The 'One Health' approach is best described as:

• A A universal health coverage framework ensuring one health benefit package for all citizens
• B WHO's single indicator for measuring national health system performance (HALEx)
• C An ICMR framework for integrating AYUSH with allopathic medicine
• D A collaborative, multisectoral approach recognising that human, animal, and environmental health are interconnected ✓

Explanation

The 'One Health' approach recognises that the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the environment (including ecosystems) are closely linked and interdependent. It advocates joint, coordinated responses from multiple sectors (human health, veterinary, environmental) to prevent and control zoonotic diseases (like COVID-19, rabies, avian influenza), antimicrobial resistance, food safety threats, and vector-borne diseases. It is promoted by WHO, FAO, UNEP, and WOAH jointly.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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