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06/03/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/04/2025 05:45

Preventing the next pandemic: One Health researcher calls for urgent action

By Hung Nguyen-Viet

The world is facing daunting health challenges with the rise of zoonotic diseases - infections that are transmissible from animals to humans. These diseases - which include Ebola, avian flu, COVID-19 and HIV - show how the health and wellbeing of humans, animals and ecosystems are closely connected.

Zoonotic diseases have become more and more common due to factors such as urbanisation, deforestation, climate change and wildlife exploitation. These dangers are not limited by borders: they are global and demand a coordinated response.

By looking at health holistically, countries can address the full spectrum of disease control - from prevention to detection, preparedness, response and management - and contribute to global health security.

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