Health is a universal right that transcends not only borders but also animal species. The concept of One Health, which is becoming increasingly widespread and accepted, understands that the health of people, animals and the environment are closely related, and that the care of one is necessary for the care of the other.
The clearest evidence of the above has been the Covid pandemic and the resulting human tragedy. However, it is not an exceptional case. Many other illnesses, such as mad cow disease or bird flu, are good examples of this.
This whole movement, driven by the majority of the world’s scientists, with the most advanced knowledge, the widest experience, and above all the slightest common sense, has led to an international petition by a large number of scientists. demands an interdisciplinary collaboration that brings together different professionals involved in human, animal and even planetary health.
This cooperation should translate into the creation of a committee of experts that can propose common and inclusive strategies to be developed by all countries. Clearly, this move is fully supported by the UN and clearly fits into the 2030 agenda it advocates.
So what should the law do about it? The law is fundamental so that people’s good intentions do not remain so, they remain in good intentions and pass the level of opinion to the level of truth. It is essential to regulate and legislate in this regard. It is not an option but a necessity to ensure the establishment of the said expert committee and to frame it within a legal framework that ensures its functioning, existence, regulates its powers and values its criteria and makes it binding on all managers.