“More than 70% of emerging infectious diseases originate in wildlife,” said Dademanao Pissang Tchangai, @FAO representative in Congo, at the opening of the workshop to strengthen collaboration among “One Health” actors.
Led by WCS, the workshop brought together 40 representative of veterinary services, public health, administrative authorities, public institutions, as well as civil society, NGOs, research institutions, and technical and financial partners.
Organized as part of the SWM (Sustainable Wildlife Management) program, the workshop provided an opportunity to learn and reflect collectively on the best strategies for working together to prevent zoonoses.
A joint action plan for surveillance and prevention and the intensification of community awareness campaigns on zoonotic risks will be undertaken.