Parallel pandemics illustrate the need for One Health solutions
African Swine Fever (ASF) was reported in domestic pigs in China in 2018. This highly contagious viral infection with no effective vaccine reached pandemic proportions by 2019, substantially impacting protein availability in the same region where the COVID-19 pandemic subsequently emerged. We discus...
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| author | Tucker, C. Fagre, A. Wittemyer, G. Webb, T. Okoth, Edward A. VandeWoude, S. |
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| description | African Swine Fever (ASF) was reported in domestic pigs in China in 2018. This highly contagious viral infection with no effective vaccine reached pandemic proportions by 2019, substantially impacting protein availability in the same region where the COVID-19 pandemic subsequently emerged. We discuss the genesis, spread, and wide-reaching impacts of this epidemic in a vital livestock species, noting parallels and potential contributions to ignition of COVID-19. We speculate about impacts of these pandemics on global public health infrastructure and suggest intervention strategies using a cost: benefit approach for low-risk, massive-impact events. We note that substantive changes in how the world reacts to potential threats will be required to overcome catastrophes driven by climate change, food insecurity, lack of surveillance infrastructure, and other gaps. A One Health approach creating collaborative processes connecting expertise in human, animal, and environmental health is essential for combating future global health crises. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1156972025-12-08T10:29:22Z Parallel pandemics illustrate the need for One Health solutions Tucker, C. Fagre, A. Wittemyer, G. Webb, T. Okoth, Edward A. VandeWoude, S. health disease control african swine fever covid-19 African Swine Fever (ASF) was reported in domestic pigs in China in 2018. This highly contagious viral infection with no effective vaccine reached pandemic proportions by 2019, substantially impacting protein availability in the same region where the COVID-19 pandemic subsequently emerged. We discuss the genesis, spread, and wide-reaching impacts of this epidemic in a vital livestock species, noting parallels and potential contributions to ignition of COVID-19. We speculate about impacts of these pandemics on global public health infrastructure and suggest intervention strategies using a cost: benefit approach for low-risk, massive-impact events. We note that substantive changes in how the world reacts to potential threats will be required to overcome catastrophes driven by climate change, food insecurity, lack of surveillance infrastructure, and other gaps. A One Health approach creating collaborative processes connecting expertise in human, animal, and environmental health is essential for combating future global health crises. 2021-10-08 2021-10-26T09:41:19Z 2021-10-26T09:41:19Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115697 en Open Access Frontiers Media Tucker, C., Fagre, A., Wittemyer, G., Webb, T., Abworo, E.O. and VandeWoude, S. 2021. Parallel pandemics illustrate the need for One Health solutions. Frontiers in Microbiology 12: 718546. |
| spellingShingle | health disease control african swine fever covid-19 Tucker, C. Fagre, A. Wittemyer, G. Webb, T. Okoth, Edward A. VandeWoude, S. Parallel pandemics illustrate the need for One Health solutions |
| title | Parallel pandemics illustrate the need for One Health solutions |
| title_full | Parallel pandemics illustrate the need for One Health solutions |
| title_fullStr | Parallel pandemics illustrate the need for One Health solutions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Parallel pandemics illustrate the need for One Health solutions |
| title_short | Parallel pandemics illustrate the need for One Health solutions |
| title_sort | parallel pandemics illustrate the need for one health solutions |
| topic | health disease control african swine fever covid-19 |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115697 |
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