FUKUOKA ONE HEALTH

Protecting the Future
with
One Health

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This page is dedicated to reporting on various initiatives, events, and achievements related to the One Health initiative in Fukuoka Prefecture

What is One Health?

In order for people to live in good health, animals living on Earth and Earth itself must be healthy.

One Health is a concept that recognises the interconnection between the health of humans, animals, and the environment, and advocates for their collective protection.

About Fukuoka Prefecture

Located in West Japan,
Fukuoka Prefecture is a Modern Hub of Culture and Commerce

Fukuoka, Gateway to Kyushu, Japan’s third largest island.

Fukuoka Prefecture is home to the cities of Fukuoka and Kitakyūshū,
comprising Japan’s largest urban area of the Kyushu region,
and has historically been a center for international exchange thanks to its location close to the Asian mainland.

Connecting the world to a region rich in ancient culture and stunning natural beauty,
Fukuoka is a crossroads between cultures,
cultivating diversity and cosmopolitan citizens who extend their warm welcome to those near and far.
It’s where tradition coexists with the contemporary and urban spaces grow in harmony with nature.

Learn more about Fukuoka Prefecture’s collaborative
One Health initiative
and its efforts within the One Health approach.

Involvement areas

Establishment of 6 Fundamental Policies

01 — Reseach & Surveillance

One Health Center
02 — Business

One Health Declaration Business Registration System One Health Certification Label
03 — Education

One Health related education
04 — Global Engagement

One Health International Forum

Establishment of 6 Fundamental Policies

In Fukuoka Prefecture, the One Health Promotion Basic Ordinance establishes six fundamental policies and guides various initiatives against zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance in accordance with these policies.

01: Preventing
Zoonotic Diseases
02: Combating Antimicrobial
Resistance
03: Protecting
the Environment
04: Improving Animal
Welfare Practices
05: Encouraging
a Healthy Lifestyle
06: Strengthening
Environment, Human,
and Animal Bonds

01 — Reseach & Surveillance

One Health Center

As its core facility, we will relocate and construct the ‘Institute of Public Health and Environmental Sciences,’ which conducts surveys and research related to human health and environmental conservation.

Additionally, we will create a new ‘ Animal Hygiene Service Center’ that will centrally manage the hygiene of livestock, pets, animals exhibited in zoos, and wildlife.

Leveraging our unique ability to conduct integrated research and surveys in the fields of ‘humans,’ ‘animals,’ and ‘environment,’ we will advance pioneering research and surveys on One Health and develop specialized personnel.

The ‘One Health Center’ will be developed in Miyama City, and will come into service in 2027.

Institute of Public Health and Environmental Sciences

Institute of Health and Environmental sciences is a testing and research institution that supports health and environmental administration from scientific and technical perspectives.

In the health sector, the institute surveys and research that address infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses, food poisoning, and harmful substances in food. In the environmental field, it monitors air and water quality, waste management, radioactivity, and natural ecosystems.

After relocating to Miyama City, it plans to enhance its capacity for collaborative research and investigations with organisations and groups working on One Health.

Animal Hygiene Service Center

Animal Hygiene Service Center will be established for the first time in Japan as an institution that will centrally monitor trends in infectious diseases in livestock, pets, exhibition animals, and wildlife, and will contribute to disease prevention.

The center will transition from its current location at the Chikugo Livestock Hygiene Service Center to a new home in Miyama City. With this move, the center will not only continue its existing functions but also broaden its services to encompass hygiene management for pets, exhibition animals, and wildlife.

Institute will focus on monitoring household pets, captive and wild animals, and livestock.

02 — Business

One Health Declaration Business
Registration System

The One Health Declaration Business Registration System in Fukuoka Prefecture aims to expand One Health initiatives within the region.

It allows businesses, organizations, and individual entrepreneurs within the prefecture to register by declaring their commitment to activities aligned with the principles of One Health.

To participate in this system, interested entities must make the following declarations:

1. Agree with One Health approach principles.
2. Engage in efforts related to One Health.
3. Raise awareness on efforts related to One Health.

Examples of One Health-aligned efforts that
businesses have to take part in:

Environment related

Reducing Electricity and Gasoline Usage
Minimizing Plastic Waste
Forest Conservation Efforts
Increasing Local Greenery
Utilizing Local Timber in Construction
Tackling Food Waste
Supporting Local Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries

Human and animal health related

Vaccination Recommendations for Animals
Raising awareness and educating on antimicrobial resistance　
Consultations on Antimicrobial Resistance Infections
Organizing Animal Welfare Events
Serving Local Game Meat Cuisine
Promoting Health through Nature and Animal Interaction

Certification system

The Prefecture certifies agricultural, forestry, and fishery products and processed goods that are produced in accordance with the One Health concept, such as environmentally sustainable agriculture and food safety and security.

Local Fukuoka Prefecture produce with registered
One Health Label

03 — Education

Informative Resources and Events for All Ages

To promote awareness of the One Health initiative, Fukuoka Prefecture produces informative booklets and videos for elementary, junior high, and high school students, adults, and business owners, and organizes various educational and volunteering events.

These efforts aim to foster a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.

04 — Global Engagement

One Health Inter national Forum in Fukuoka

“One Health” International Forum 2022 in Fukuoka has been organized in an effort against such problems as zoonotic infections, including COVID-19, which affect both humans and animals, through the One Health approach with world-class researchers of various fields, and to send their findings out to the world from Fukuoka Prefecture, the birthplace of the “Fukuoka Memorandum.”

The forum was a great success with numerous participants. We sincerely appreciate your support and contributions.

Kyushu University

Founded in 1911, Kyushu University is a national university and one of the oldest in Japan. It actively accepts exchange students from abroad and is focusing its efforts on resolving social issues, particularly in the 3 areas of decarbonization, medicine & health, and the environment & food.
Yamaguchi University

Yamaguchi University is a national university located in Yamaguchi Prefecture next to Fukuoka. In 2023, One Welfare Education and Research Center was established in the School of Veterinary Medicine to incorporate the general concept of One Welfare into One Health research. Through collaboration between medical science and veterinary medicine it is developing research on zoonosis and infectious diseases derived from foods and the environment.