Outbreaks that occur at the animal-human- environment interface pose a significant threat to public health, social security, and the economy. The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) reported that 60% of the existing human infections are zoonotic and 75% of human emerging diseases are of animal origin. In addition, 3 out 5 new human diseases detected annually are of animal origin, most of these outbreaks are triggered by favorable environments.
In order to guide the prevention, control and elimination of priority zoonotic disease, the Africa CDC developed a One Health Framework with the following goals:
Following the Africa CDC’s One Health Framework goals, Africa CD