Global health experts have recommended a quick expansion of the Global One Health Index (GOHI), arguing that it can help countries respond more effectively to pandemics, climate-related diseases, and rising health disparities. Their suggestions were announced at a UN side session on May 8, 2025, representing a significant step towards aligning science, technology, and innovation with Sustainable Development Goal 3. 

The "One Health for All: Synergistic Solutions Advancing SDG3 through Sustainable Science & Inclusive Innovation" event brought together top researchers and policymakers from around the world. The Chinese Preventive Medicine Association, the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), the World Federation of Public Health Associations, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and the National Institute of Parasitic Diseases (NIPD) at China CDC collaborated on the event. 

Experts emphasised that pandemics have increased over the last three decades, making it critical to employ integrated approaches that consider human, animal, and environmental health. This concept, known as One Health, is straightforward: humans, animals, and the environment all face dangers, and diseases frequently spread among them. When one system fails, the others become susceptible. 

The attendees pointed out, "Through the evidence and decision support provided by the GOHI scientific tool, we can promote the effective practice of the One Health approach, accelerate the implementation of the SDGs, and ultimately achieve a healthy planet for humans, animals, and the environment." 

Three primary concerns dominated the conversation. The first was the need to use One Health as a fundamental framework for addressing complicated issues, including zoonotic illnesses, which are infections that spread from animals to humans, and climate-related health hazards. The second focused on GOHI as a scientific tool for closing data gaps. Many governments still operate "interdepartmental data silos," which hinders coordination. The third issue examined the significance of cross-sector governance, with case studies from Cambodia and Singapore demonstrating how fragmented regulations impede responses to health concerns. 

Global experts agreed to increase GOHI's use at the subnational level. They emphasised GOHI's eight roles, which include standard measurement, structured evaluation, real-time reaction tools, and AI-powered early warning systems for developing diseases. GOHI has the ability to transform raw data into practical, nation-specific toolkits and assess cost-effectiveness, enabling governments to make informed decisions about resource allocation. 

To advance One Health, the expert panel made six recommendations: establish national coordination bodies, develop open-access data platforms, integrate GOHI into governance, launch local pilot models, increase political commitment and funding, and improve global training through innovations such as low-cost diagnostics and AI-based surveillance.