All Authors

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.

Journal Article
Published:January 1, 2017
Journal:The Pan African medical journal

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.