أمراض حيوانية المصدر
Zoonotic diseases, or zoonoses, are diseases shared between animals – including livestock, wildlife, and pets – and people. They can pose serious risks to both animal and human health and may have far-reaching impacts on economies and livelihoods. Zoonotic diseases are commonly spread at the human-animal-environment interface – where people and animals interact with each other in their shared environment. Zoonotic diseases can be foodborne, waterborne, or vector-borne, or transmitted through direct contact with animals, or indirectly by fomites or environmental contamination.
One Health approach
Health issues at the human-animal-environment interface cannot be effectively addressed by one sector alone. Collaboration across all sectors and disciplines responsible for health is required to address zoonotic diseases and other shared health threats at the human-animal-environment interface. This approach to collaboration is referred to as One Health.
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دورات التعلّم الإلكتروني
One Health approach to zoonoses: Addressing an invisible threat through FAO’s online course
09/04/2026
Through eight interactive modules, participants explore the impact of zoonotic diseases, as well as the benefits and challenges of implementing a One...
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Why early detection matters: Making the case for One Health surveillance
26/03/2026
Whether it's livestock diseases, crop pests, zoonotic spillovers, or environmental shifts that threaten food production, many crises begin silently.
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FAO strengthens brucellosis control efforts in Kazakhstan
19/03/2026
FAO with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and national stakeholders, successfully concluded a technical mission aimed at strengthening...