France hosts One Health Summit in Lyon on 7 April 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 8 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The One Health Summit will be held in Lyon (France) on 7 April 2026, marking World Health Day.
For the first time, Heads of State and Government from around the world will gather to step up the implementation of the One Health approach.
The One Health approach recognises the interlinkage between human, animal and ecosystem health and seeks to strike a balance between them.
The Summit is the ninth One Planet Summit and is being held in synergy with France’s 2026 G7 Presidency.
A One Health Festival is being held in France and abroad from 16 March to 15 May 2026, involving more than 150 events.