Consultative Workshop for the One Health Approach for the National Laboratory System
and Biosafety and Biosecurity Thematic Areas of International Health Regulation - Joint External Evaluation
Written by: Ruby Jane F. Espinosa, RPm
JRBGH is thrilled to share yesterday's milestone! The Department of Health (DOH) hosted a successful Consultative Workshop for the One Health Approach in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday, May 22, 2024 at our very own JRBGH Laboratory Department. The workshop focused on the National Laboratory System and Biosafety and Biosecurity, as part of the WHO International Health Regulation - Joint External Evaluation (WHO IHR-JEE).
The workshop aimed to:
Integrate activities across human, animal, and environmental health sectors. Provide a platform for knowledge sharing and networking. Develop operational plans to improve public health outcomes.Key topics included Specimen Referral, Human Diagnostics, and Quality Assurance Programs. This was a unique opportunity to enhance our collective efforts towards strengthening One Health.
In the esteemed halls of J.R. Borja General Hospital's Laboratory Department, the Consultative Workshop for One Health, organized by the DOH Health Facility Development Bureau-Office for Health Laboratory, unfolded as a gathering of expertise and dedication. With support from the Department of Health, USAID, World Health Organization, DENR, Department of Agriculture, EPIC, and Northern Mindanao Medical Center, we did not just create a laboratory model; we shaped the future and redefined health security standards. At the forefront of the One Health Approach, we united in strengthening the pillars of Biosafety and Biosecurity, collectively implementing global health resilience.
A huge round of applause and gratitude to everyone who participated and contributed to making this event a success! Let's continue working together to build a healthier future. 
