“Asclepius One Health”, Supporter at the European ONE-Bridge Conference (8–11 December 2025, Patras)
Within the framework of the European project ONE-Bridge (“One Health Nexus: Bridging Human, Animal, and Environmental Health Across Europe”), co-funded by the European Union, the European ONE-Bridge Conference was held in Patras, Greece, from 8 to 11 December 2025.
The conference was organized by the Laboratory of Hygiene of the University of Patras, in collaboration with TU Dresden, the ISGlobal Research Institute of Barcelona, and CNRS (France). It brought together scientists, policymakers, and key stakeholders from across Europe, aiming to foster knowledge exchange, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and develop joint strategies within the One Health framework.
The conference covered key thematic areas, including:
• Preventing Human and Zoonotic Disease Transmission: A One Health Perspective
• Combating Antimicrobial Resistance through Integrated Policies
• Climate Change and Health: An Integrated Approach to Resilience
• Leveraging Digital Innovation to Advance One Health
The Asclepius One Health platform participated in the conference as a Supporter. In particular, within the session Antimicrobial Resistance: Shaping the Future of Health in the EU, held on Tuesday, December 9th, Asclepius One Health took part in this dedicated panel focusing on the importance of AMR. Asclepius OH was represented by Dr. Christos Zafeiridis, European Commission (Seconded National Expert), DG Health and Food Safety – Directorate G, Crisis management in food, animals and plants Unit G4, Official Controls – Northern Ireland Liaison Team (NILT), Official Veterinarian, Ministry of Rural Development and Food of Greece – General Directorate of Veterinary Services,DVM, M.Sc.,Ph.D. Belfast (UK).
Dr. Christos Zafeiridis shared his extensive experience and expertise in the field of One Health through his presentation entitled:
“Prudent use of veterinary drugs and antibiotics in productive animals. Risk of development of antimicrobial resistance!”
