Abstract:
Arthropod-borne diseases (ABDs) pose a significant threat to human, animal, and environmental health. A comprehensive and integrated approach is essential for effectively addressing these complex diseases. The One Health concept recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and ecosystem health and emphasizes collaborative efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to ABDs. This abstract highlights the importance of the One Health approach in understanding disease dynamics, improving surveillance and control strategies, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. Arthropod vectors play a crucial role in the transmission of ABDs across different species. The One Health approach recognizes the shared vulnerabilities between humans and animals to these diseases. By considering the health of both humans and animals, comprehensive surveillance systems can be established to detect and monitor ABDs at the human-animal interface. This integrated surveillance enhances early detection and response, reducing the risk of disease outbreaks. The One Health approach also facilitates the study of zoonotic ABDs, which can spill over from animal reservoirs to human populations. Through collaborative efforts between human and veterinary medicine, researchers can investigate the reservoir hosts, vector species, and ecological factors that contribute to disease transmission. This interdisciplinary approach enables a better understanding of the drivers and dynamics of zoonotic ABDs, aiding in the development of targeted prevention and control strategies. Furthermore, the One Health approach recognizes the role of environmental factors in ABD transmission. Ecosystem disruptions, such as deforestation, urbanization, and climate change, can influence vector populations, alter disease patterns, and increase the risk of disease emergence. By integrating environmental health into disease surveillance and control efforts, stakeholders can address the root causes of ABDs and implement strategies that mitigate the impact of environmental changes on disease transmission. Collaboration and information-sharing among various disciplines are vital in the One Health approach. It fosters interdisciplinary research, encourages the exchange of knowledge and resources, and promotes joint efforts in disease surveillance, diagnosis, and prevention. By bringing together experts from human health, veterinary medicine, entomology, ecology, and other relevant fields, a comprehensive understanding of ABDs can be achieved, leading to more effective interventions.
Page(s):
406-406
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on International Conference on Food and Applied Sciences (ICFAS-23) 3-5 August 23, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023