The mission of the ICOPHAI consortium is to accelerate the global capacity and knowledge sharing to effectively reduce the burden of infectious and non-communicable diseases, environmental hazards, and their risk factors using the “One Health” platform. ICOPHAI aims to strengthen leadership to integrate professionals from different areas and regions. The "One Health" concept is increasingly embraced by the WHO, FAO, OIE and regional academic, research, regulatory and policy-making bodies. This holistic view of health allows implementation of sustainable programs for betterment of public health. The ICOPHAI Congress focuses on interdisciplinary knowledge-sharing platforms to address research, capacity building and policy developments that ensure and promote safety of food and water; prevention of vectors, and mitigation of environmental hazards. It promotes the positive benefits of international trade, tourism, other livelihood and economic benefits.