Volume 23, Supplement—December 2017
SUPPLEMENT ISSUE
Global Health Security Supplement
Prevent
Zoonotic Disease Programs for Enhancing Global Health Security
Ermias D. Belay
, James C. Kile, Aron J. Hall, Casey Barton-Behravesh, Michele B. Parsons, Stephanie J. Salyer, and Henry Walke
, James C. Kile, Aron J. Hall, Casey Barton-Behravesh, Michele B. Parsons, Stephanie J. Salyer, and Henry Walke
Table
Implementation of zoonotic disease program activities using the One Health approach of cross-sectoral collaboration
| Activity | Methods/mechanisms | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Prioritization of zoonotic disease | Semiquantitative tool | One Health multisectoral collaboration promotion and strengthening |
| Workshop consisting of multisectoral teams | ||
| Efficient use or resources |
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| Assessment of zoonotic disease burden | Measurement of cases of illness | Assistance in identifying priorities |
| Hospitalizations | ||
| Disability | ||
| Quality-adjusted life years | ||
| Economic cost | ||
| Deaths |
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| Zoonotic disease surveillance | Evidence-based surveillance | Early identification of outbreaks |
| Indicator-based surveillance | Opportunity for preemptive action | |
| Syndromic surveillance | Evaluation of prevention, detection,
and response programs |
|
| Mechanisms for data sharing and dissemination |
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| Joint human and animal outbreak response | Joint training of human and animal health workforce | Early detection and prompt control of zoonotic disease outbreaks |
| Cross-sector emergency management systems | ||
| Joint risk assessments |
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| Development of laboratory systems in public health and veterinary sectors | Improved specimen collection, storage, and transportation | Identification of disease etiologies |
| National and regional laboratory capacity development | Assistance in risk mapping of priority zoonotic diseases | |
| Laboratory quality and safety management | ||
| Surge capacity during emergencies | ||
| Support for surveillance and
outbreak response |
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| Implementation of prevention and control strategies | Vaccination of animals and humans as needed | Protection of human and animal health |
| Community and human and animal healthcare provider education | Strengthening of vaccination infrastructure | |
| Culling of animals (e.g., highly pathogenic avian influenza) | Education of communities to assist in emergency response |
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