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VERONA 2010

The human and animal health sectors have been working to combat zoonotic diseases as long as these diseases have been in existence. In this era of emerging diseases– many of which have origins in animal populations – and with the experience of highly pathogenic avian influenza and pandemic H1N1 influenza 2009, both communities have realized that a new way of approaching this challenge is required. We need new paradigms for early detection, prevention, and control at the human-animal interface to reduce persistent global threats from influenza and other emerging zoonotic diseases. Given the complexity of zoonotic disease emergence in an increasingly globalized world, we must identify effective strategies that take into account successes of the past and incorporate new methods and partnerships to reduce future threats.
 
Within this context, FAO, OIE, and WHO and the OIE Collaborating Center for Diseases at the Human-Animal Interface at the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie convened a joint scientific consultation in April 2010 to of expert scientists from multiple disciplines from five continents. The goal of the meeting was to explore existing knowledge regarding known zoonotic diseases in order to provide a technical basis for developing or modifying policies and strategies to more effectively prepare for and respond to the next emerging zoonotic event.

• Read the summary of the meeting
• Read the final report