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Zoonotic Diseases
Bringing civil society expertise to zoonotic disease governance, early warning systems, and One Health policy at the human-animal-environment interface.
The Zoonotic Diseases Committee positions civil society as an active partner in zoonotic disease governance. We engage IHR processes, Tripartite governance, and national preparedness frameworks - developing joint advocacy on early warning, community resilience, and cross-sector coordination. Our work ensures communities most exposed to zoonotic risk have a voice in the policies designed to protect them.
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Member Organisations
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Our Objectives
One Health Integration
Promote integrated human-animal-environment surveillance and response systems for zoonotic disease prevention.
Early Warning
Strengthen zoonotic disease early warning, reporting, and rapid response mechanisms across sectors and national borders.
Community Engagement
Build community-level awareness and resilience in high-risk zoonotic settings including farming and wildlife-interface environments.
IHR & Policy
Advocate for strong International Health Regulations and national zoonosis action plans with meaningful civil society input.
Research Translation
Bridge zoonotic disease research and community-level implementation to ensure findings reach those who need them most.
Cross-sector Coordination
Facilitate coordination between health, agriculture, wildlife, and environment ministries for coherent zoonotic risk governance.
Committee Members
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Guest Experts
subject matter specialists invited to contribute expertise on specific topics
Our Policy Priorities
Integrated surveillance across human, animal, and environmental health sectors
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Strengthening One Health governance and multisector collaboration
Prevention of zoonotic disease emergence through coordinated action
Cross-disciplinary research and innovation for infectious disease preparedness
Community engagement and local capacity building within One Health programmes
Global advocacy for sustained One Health investment and implementation
Reports of Our Past Events
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Salmonella Under the Microscope: Tackling Outbreaks and Enhancing Food Safety in Europe
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Join the Committee's work to strengthen integrated, equitable, and community-informed responses on vaccine-preventable diseases.