Preventing future pandemics using "one health" approach in Nepal

  • Binod Dangal Pashupati Chaulagain Memorial Hospital, Charikot, Dolakha, Nepal
  • Man Bahadur Khadka Bhimeshwor Municipality, Charikot, Dolakha, Nepal
  • Archana KC National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Rajesh Ghimire Pashupati Chaulagain Memorial Hospital, Charikot, Dolakha, Nepal
Keywords: COVID-19, One Health, Pandemic, Surveillance

Abstract

Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases are in rise due to rapid climate change, environmental changes and population increase. COVID-19 has taught us about different understanding of health. One Health is a concept that recognizes the interconnections and health interdependencies among humans, other animals and the shared environments. The concept of One Health is in embryonic stage in Nepal. With the One Health approach, implementing systematic zoonotic surveillance, regulated rational use of antibiotics, prevention strategies through wide vaccination campaigns, global collaboration, rapid control of outbreaks with containment measures, development of zoonotic registry in the country, multisector coordination can prevent future pandemics.

Author Biographies

Binod Dangal, Pashupati Chaulagain Memorial Hospital, Charikot, Dolakha, Nepal

MDGP Consultant

Man Bahadur Khadka, Bhimeshwor Municipality, Charikot, Dolakha, Nepal

Chief Administrative Officer

Archana KC, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal

General Surgeon, Bir Hospital

Rajesh Ghimire, Pashupati Chaulagain Memorial Hospital, Charikot, Dolakha, Nepal

MBBS

Published
2022-07-31
Section
Short Communication