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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Committes
32
Member Organisations
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Countries Represented
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Our Objectives
One Health Integration
Promote integrated human-animal-environment surveillance and response systems for zoonotic disease prevention.
IHR & Policy
Advocate for strong International Health Regulations and national zoonosis action plans with meaningful civil society input.
Early Warning
Strengthen zoonotic disease early warning, reporting, and rapid response mechanisms across sectors and national borders.
Research Translation
Bridge zoonotic disease research and community-level implementation to ensure findings reach those who need them most.
Community Engagement
Build community-level awareness and resilience in high-risk zoonotic settings including farming and wildlife-interface environments.
Cross-sector Coordination
Facilitate coordination between health, agriculture, wildlife, and environment ministries for coherent zoonotic risk governance.
Committee Leadership
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