Pasco One Health Alliance
Pasco One Health Alliance
“Pasco One Health Alliance: Harnessing the power of partnership for a healthier tomorrow.”
The Pasco One Health Alliance (POHA) is a cross-sector partnership formed to strengthen collaboration and communication between professionals working in human, animal, and environmental health in Pasco County, Florida. POHA’s goal is to build a healthier, more resilient community through collaboration, shared information, and coordinated response efforts.
Why POHA Was Formed
POHA was created in 2024 in response to challenges identified during a period of heightened mosquito-borne disease activity, including a cluster of locally transmitted dengue cases in an area of Pasco County. Despite the efforts of many dedicated professionals, the response revealed major gaps in awareness, communication, and coordination between agencies and communities. This was a wake-up call.
POHA aims to improve disease response, increase community awareness, and foster better coordination across disciplines to protect the health and wellness of Pasco County residents and visitors, our pets and livestock, and the environment.
Pasco County Mosquito Control District and the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County took action, creating the Pasco One Health Alliance to address those gaps and prepare for the future. Today, POHA is a growing network of local partners who are committed to sharing knowledge, increasing awareness, and working together before, during, and after public health threats arise.
Our Purpose
The purpose of POHA is to build strong, ongoing collaboration between key public health stakeholders. By connecting professionals in public health, veterinary medicine, environmental protection, human services, and emergency response, POHA enhances our collective ability to respond to public health threats and promote long-term community resilience.
Get Involved
Interested in participating or learning more about how to bring a One Health Alliance to your county?
Contact us at: mjohnson@pascomosquito.org
Hosted by: Pasco County Mosquito Control District
This website is proudly hosted by the Pasco County Mosquito Control District, the founding agency of POHA and a key leader in local vector-borne disease response and prevention.
Disclaimer: Communications and documents related to Pasco One Health Alliance may be considered public records under Florida law (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes) and may be subject to disclosure upon request.