The 6th One Health International Forum in Fukuoka was successfully held at ACROS Fukuoka

On February 21, 2026, the 6th One Health International Forum in Fukuoka was successfully held at ACROS Fukuoka.

Under the theme “Considering the Coexistence of Cities and Life: One Health Approach in the Era of Climate Change,” experts from Japan and abroad gathered to engage in active and multifaceted discussions.

The special lecture was delivered by Dr. Jacqueline W. Kitulu, President of the World Medical Association.
In the keynote session, Dr. William Sander (Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Center for One Health Illinois, University of Illinois), Dr. Avi Sarkar (UN-Habitat Head of Office, Lao PDR), Dr. Shunsuke Managi (Distinguished Professor, Kyushu University, Director, Urban Institute, Kyushu University), and Dr. Motoyuki Sugai (Director, Antimicrobial Resistance Research Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan Institute for Health Security) each presented on the practice and future prospects of One Health from their respective areas of expertise.

In addition, FAVA President Dr. Ju Hyung Hur attended the forum.

This forum provided a valuable opportunity to further advance One Health initiatives originating from Fukuoka through strengthened international collaboration.