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Dengue Outbreak in Punjab, Pakistan, 2011; Foundation for One Health Approach
Content Type: Case Study
During 2011, dengue fever emerged as a serious public health problem in Punjab, Pakistan. This crisis highlighted gaping holes in the health system. It was realized that the present system is unlikely to have the capacity in responding to an… read more -
Promoting and supporting wildlife surveillance for zoonotic pathogens in Rwanda
Content Type: Case Study
Rwanda government's leadership in embracing One health approach to mitigate and control infectious diseases can be a huge lesson to other developing countries to do the same with astounding results. Rwanda is a potential country for emerging… read more -
MBDS One Health Digital Disease Surveillance Application
Content Type: Case Study
The past decade has seen the rise of many new diseases, and the re-emergence of others which were thought to have been brought under control. This is the combined result of the expansion of global trade and travel, the increases in populations of… read more -
First report on MRSA recovered from wild boars in the north of Portugal
Content Type: Case Study
Antibiotic resistance is an emerging public health concern and the scientific community recognizes the need to evaluate its epidemiology. Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are a key to this problem. Often found in the natural flora of the skin, nose and… read more -
Developing the One Health Approach to Anthrax Control in the Country of Georgia
Content Type: Case Study
Anthrax is endemic and enzootic in Georgia with cases being registered since 1881 with over 2000 foci identified. Since 2005, 439 laboratory confirmed and 211 probable human cases and 190 laboratory confirmed animal cases have been registered. A… read more