Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Veterinary public health in India: current status and future needs.
- Journal:
- Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics)
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Ghatak, S & Singh, B B
Plain-English summary
Veterinary public health (VPH) is very important in countries like India, but it's still just getting started there. Since 1970, various organizations and people have worked to develop VPH, but there are still many challenges to address, such as crowded living conditions, the return of diseases that can spread from animals to people, pollution, and resistance to medications. To make VPH more effective, it's crucial to involve everyone from farmers to government officials and create strong, science-based policies that protect the health of people, animals, and the environment. The idea of "One Health," which connects these areas, offers new hope for improving VPH in India. Overall, while VPH efforts have begun, there is still a long way to go before they reach their full potential.
Abstract
Veterinary public health (VPH) assumes huge significance in developing countries such as India. However, the implementation of VPH services throughout the country is still in its infancy. From 1970 onwards, many institutes, national and international organisations, professional societies, policies and personalities have contributed towards the development of VPH in India. Nevertheless, there is an urgent need to develop VPH still further as there are many issues, such as high population density, the re-emergence of zoonotic pathogens, environmental pollution and antimicrobial resistance, that require attention. The time has surely come to involve all stakeholders, ranging from primary producers (e.g., farmers) to policy-makers, so as to garner support for the holistic implementation of VPH services in India. To improve VPH activities and services, science-based policies enforced through stringent regulation are required to improve human, animal and environmental health. The emergence of the 'One Health' concept has ushered in new hopes for the resurrection of VPH in India. Applying tools such as the World Organisation for Animal Health (OlE) Day One Competencies and the OlE Tool for the Evaluation of Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS Tool) is essential to improve the quality of national Veterinary Services and to identify gaps and weaknesses in service provision, which can be remedied to comply with the OlE international standards. VPH initiatives started modestly but they continue to grow. The present review is focused on the current status and future needs of VPH in India.
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