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Master of Research 'One Health' at Manouba University: Applications Open

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The University of Manouba in Tunisia has opened applications for a new research master's program in 'One Health,' focusing on integrated human, animal, and environmental health.
  • This multidisciplinary program is a collaboration between the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis and the National School of Veterinary Medicine, aiming to train experts to address current and future health and environmental challenges.
  • Applications are open until August 23, 2026, with the program aligning with international efforts to combat complex health risks like zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

Tunisia's University of Manouba is launching a new research master's program in 'One Health,' an initiative designed to foster a holistic approach to health that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and ecosystem well-being. Applications for the program, which begins next academic year, are now open.

This multidisciplinary training aims to prepare researchers and experts in the fields of health, the environment, and life sciences.

— University of ManoubaDescribing the objective of the 'One Health' master's program.

The multidisciplinary program is a joint venture between the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis and the National School of Veterinary Medicine. It aims to equip researchers and experts with the skills needed to tackle pressing health and environmental issues by integrating knowledge across various scientific domains. The 'One Health' approach is central, emphasizing that the health of humans, animals, and the environment are inextricably linked and must be managed collaboratively.

This initiative targets professionals and graduates from health, life sciences, environmental sciences, agronomy, and related fields. It seeks to enhance their competencies to better confront contemporary and future health and environmental challenges. The university has set the application deadline for August 23, 2026, with detailed admission requirements and registration procedures available on the dedicated master's program application platform.

The program is based on the 'One Health' approach, which considers that human health, animal health, and ecosystem health are closely linked and must be addressed in an integrated manner.

— University of ManoubaExplaining the core philosophy of the new master's degree.

The establishment of this master's program aligns with a growing global movement to adopt the 'One Health' framework. This approach is particularly crucial for addressing complex threats such as zoonotic diseases, epidemics, and antimicrobial resistance, which pose significant public health risks. The program's goal is to bolster cooperation between academic, health, and environmental sectors, cultivating specialists capable of effective prevention and response to these multifaceted challenges.

The objective is notably to strengthen cooperation between the university, health, and environmental sectors and to train specialists capable of facing complex health risks and acting in prevention.

— University of ManoubaHighlighting the program's role in international health security efforts.
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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