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. 2017 Nov 2;28(Suppl 1):1.
doi: 10.11604/pamj.supp.2017.28.1.13275. eCollection 2017.

Catalysts for implementation of One Health in Kenya

Athman Mwatondo  1 , Peninah Munyua  2 , Zeinab Gura  3 , Mathew Muturi  4 , Eric Osoro  1 , Mark Obonyo  3 , Austine Bitek  4 , Harry Oyas  5 , Murithi Mbabu  6 , Jackson Kioko  7 , Kariuki Njenga  8   9 , Sara Lowther  2 , Samuel Mwangi Thumbi  8   9
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Catalysts for implementation of One Health in Kenya

Athman Mwatondo et al. Pan Afr Med J. .

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.

Keywords: Africa; Global Health; One health; preparedness; public health events.

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