One Health - the WSPA Approach
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2014Author
Mutembei, Henry
Abson, Frances
Clark, Michelle
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bstract-One Health principle holds that human health is closely linked to animal health and
welfare. Consequently, the development of integrated responses to global public health challenges
is required. WSP A believes that global adherence to animal welfare principles will be
instrumental in preventing emerging infectious diseases, including zoonotic diseases, from
occurring, and thus help stop these diseases inflicting serious resource strains on national and
international health services. We work with governments, intergovernmental and non
governmental organisations and communities to ensure positive solutions are put in place for
animals and people alike. Solutions include; working to control the transmission of canine rabies
to people through sustainable mass dog vaccination programmes; preparing communities for
disasters so that both their own and their animals' welfare is protected; and addressing the role
that better welfare standards for wildlife play in the spread of zoonotic diseases ..
Citation
GRF Davos Planet@Risk, Vo12, No.4 (2014)Sponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi