Having experienced the COVID-19 pandemic, we all know that preventing and controlling zoonoses is of worldwide public health importance. The "One Health" approach or concept was initiated by international organizations and researchers to adequately deal with public health challenges. It describes the relationship among animals, humans, and environments. Wildlife biologists, physicians, veterinarians, agricultural experts, ecologists, microbiologists, epidemiologists, and others collaborate to prevent and control zoonoses as well as to prevent poverty and improve food security that impact health, particularly in developing countries. Also, various agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), United Nations, and European Commission work on prevention and control.
Experts from the CDC's One Health office have suggested some strategies:
- Developing a list of emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases based on priorities of the delegated one health sectors.
- Implementing recommendations for steps to reduce the intensification of diseases.
- Realizing the role and importance of one health sectors.
- Creating coordination programs among sectors.
- Generating reports on zoonotic disease at national and regional levels.
It is hoped that the one health concept will have a significant impact on threats from zoonotic diseases.
