Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Veterinary public health activities at FAO: echinococcosis/hydatid disease.
- Journal:
- Parassitologia
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Eddi, C et al.
- Affiliation:
- Animal Production and Health Division · Italy
Plain-English summary
Cystic hydatidosis is a disease that can affect both animals and humans, and it can lead to serious health problems for people in many areas around the world. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is working on controlling this disease through its Veterinary Public Health Program, which includes experts from various fields related to animal health and livestock. They have also created a global network of professionals focused on veterinary public health. Additionally, the FAO has special projects to help countries deal with urgent health issues related to this disease. Overall, these efforts aim to reduce the impact of cystic hydatidosis on both animals and humans.
Abstract
Cystic hydatidosis is a zoonotic disease that remain as a significant cause of human morbidity and mortality in many parts of the world. The disease has veterinary public health implications. FAO is involved with some activities in the control of echinococcosis/hydatid disease: within the Animal Production and Health Division the Veterinary Public Health (VHP) Programme is constituted by members of the different Services (Animal Health, Animal Production, and Livestock Policy) within the Division. FAO regular programme has also established a global network of professionals directly involved in VPH. Furthermore FAO's Technical Cooperation Projects (TCP) is a tool to assist member countries in responding to urgent and unforeseen demands.
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