Long-term cat and dog population control with local partnerships.
One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems. It recognizes that the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the wider environment (including ecosystems) are closely linked and interdependent.
While health, food, water, energy and environment are all wider topics with sector-specific concerns, the collaboration across sectors and disciplines contributes to protect health, address health challenges such as the emergence of infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and food safety and promote the health and integrity of our ecosystems.
By linking humans, animals and the environment, One Health can help to address the full spectrum of disease control – from prevention to detection, preparedness, response and management – and contribute to global health security.
The approach can be applied at the community, subnational, national, regional and global levels, and relies on shared and effective governance, communication, collaboration and coordination. Having the One Health approach in place makes it easier for people to better understand the co-benefits, risks, trade-offs and opportunities to advance equitable and holistic solutions
Encourages responsible pet care to minimize illness and transmission between pets, wildlife, and humans.
SDG3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
SDG11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Our working method follows the dog population management guidelines developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the International Companion Animal Management Coalition (ICAM) which is subsequently adapted to the reality and specific needs of each location and community where we work.
We work in places where the qualified animal health professionals are absent or the number is not suffice to provide quality services, leading to risks related to public health and animal health and welfare.
Our projects are organised remotely and coordinated directly with the local partners. The selected team carries out the programmed activities always in collaboration with the local authorities and always according to the community’s needs and work progression in each community.
Remotely organized and implemented with local authorities based on community requirements.
CoVets extends across multiple regions, focusing on improving animal health, welfare, and the interconnected well-being of humans and ecosystems. Each region presents unique challenges, from managing stray animal populations to addressing public health risks and promoting sustainable coexistence.
Not everything can be measured in numbers. More than data, we are only happy if we can see a change for the better within the communities.
Recovered from an advanced stage of vector-borne disease transmitted by ticks.
Recovered from an advanced stage of vector-borne disease transmitted by ticks.
Was amputatated after a road traffic accident. She couldn’t have adapted better to her new condition.
The most famous dog from Tarrafal São Nicolau, Cabo Verde, got even more famous for wearing a collar.
