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Mwatondo Athman
Munyua Peninah
Gura Zeinab
Muturi Mathew
Osoro Eric
Obonyo Mark
Bitek Austine
Oyas Harry
Mbabu Murithi
Kioko Jackson
Njenga Kariuki
Lowther Sara
Thumbi Samuel Mwangi
Catalysts for implementation of One Health in Kenya.
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.