Catalysts for implementation of One Health in Kenya

Pan Afr Med J. 2017 Nov 2;28(Suppl 1):1. doi: 10.11604/pamj.supp.2017.28.1.13275. eCollection 2017.

Abstract

The recent Zika outbreak in the Americas, Ebola epidemic in West Africa and the increased frequency and impact of emerging and re-emerging infections of animal origin have increased the calls for greater preparedness in early detection and responses to public health events. One-Health approaches that emphasize collaborations between human health, animal health and environmental health sectors for the prevention, early detection and response to disease outbreaks have been hailed as a key strategy. Here we highlight three main efforts that have progressed the implementation of One Health in Kenya.

Keywords: Africa; Global Health; One health; preparedness; public health events.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Disease Outbreaks / prevention & control*
  • Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola / epidemiology
  • Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Kenya
  • One Health*
  • Public Health*
  • Zika Virus Infection / epidemiology
  • Zika Virus Infection / prevention & control