Water at the forefront of one health in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, where the Blue Nile begins its journey, water is not just a resource—it’s a lifeline. It nourishes crops, quenches thirst and sustains livelihoods. But until recently, water was notably absent from the nation’s One Health planning and committees, where human, animal, and environmental h...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mateo-Sagasta, Javier, Haile, Alemseged Tamiru, Beza, Habtamu Mulat
Format: Blog Post
Language:Inglés
Published: International Water Management Institute 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155458
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Summary:In Ethiopia, where the Blue Nile begins its journey, water is not just a resource—it’s a lifeline. It nourishes crops, quenches thirst and sustains livelihoods. But until recently, water was notably absent from the nation’s One Health planning and committees, where human, animal, and environmental health converge to address complex health challenges. That is until Ethiopia’s Water Champions stepped forward to ensure that water takes its rightful place at the center of One Health.