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“... A One Health Approach: Tackling Zoonotic Threats

Through a One Health approach, the Health Emergencies Department and the Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Veterinary Public Health (PANAFTOSA) collaborated to address zoonotic influenza risks at the human-animal interface. Initiatives included avian influenza risk assessments, enhanced bird population monitoring, and specialized training on outbreak response, clinical management, and infection prevention and control for severe respiratory cases. ...”

SEE: PAHO Commemorates International Epidemic Preparedness Day: Reflecting on 2024 Achievements and 2025 Goals - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

https://www.paho.org/en/news/27-12-2024-paho-commemorates-international-epidemic-preparedness-day-reflecting-2024