Zoonotic Diseases

Why it matters

• They represent a major threat to global public health security due to the potential for rapid transmission and pandemic emergence.
• The rise in zoonotic spillover is closely linked to habitat fragmentation, biodiversity loss, and intensive livestock farming practices.
• Effective management requires a One Health approach, integrating human, animal, and environmental health sectors.

How it is asked

Focus on the ecological drivers of spillover, the One Health framework as a policy response, and the role of international surveillance mechanisms in pandemic preparedness.