Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The Global Health Security Agenda and the role of the World Organisation for Animal Health.
- Journal:
- Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics)
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Jenkins, B
Plain-English summary
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has been working since 1924 to help countries prevent and control animal diseases, which is important for both animal health and safe agricultural trade. Recently, the OIE has put more emphasis on biosecurity, which means protecting against the unauthorized access and potential misuse of harmful germs, including preventing the intentional spread of animal diseases. This is crucial not only because animal diseases can hurt economies but also because many human diseases come from animals. In fact, over 60% of human diseases are linked to animals. By collaborating with other organizations like the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization, the OIE is a key player in managing infectious diseases that affect both humans and animals.
Abstract
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) plays an important leadership role in global efforts to prevent, detect and respond to infectious disease threats. Since 1924, the OIE has helped Member Countries to prevent the spread of animal diseases, while facilitating safe agricultural trade. In recent years, the OIE has also increasingly focused on the biosecurity objectives of preventing unauthorised access to and loss, theft, misuse or diversion of dangerous pathogens, including their intentional release. Preventing the intentional introduction of animal disease is critical not only because of the significant economic impact that animal diseases can have on a nation's economy, but also because a number of animal diseases can affect humans. Over 60% of human diseases are of animal origin. Therefore, the OIE, working in conjunction with its partner organisations, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization, has become a leading international organisation for the control of global infectious disease in humans as well as in animals.
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