Search Results: zoonotic diseases (14)

Boosting Research for Defence Against Diseases Spread from Animals to Humans With climate change, deforestation, and cross-border animal trade increasing…

In a stunning medical first, an Australian woman complaining of forgetfulness and depression was found to have a live 8-centimetre roundworm in her brain. Usually found in pythons, the discovery has put the international medical community on high alert, prompting an intensive review of zoonotic diseases — illnesses transferred from animals to humans.

Indonesians were shocked by the news of the controversial practice of a 63-year-old man with the initials NY in Semarang. NY, a boarding house owner, claimed to have been regularly consuming stray cat meat in an attempt to treat his long-standing diabetes. 

Farmers across the Philippines are being urged to wear protective gear, such as face masks and gloves, when handling goats and cattle to prevent the spread of Q fever.

Today, 22 April, is Earth Day 2024. This occasion marks yet another opportunity for global communities to reflect on the interconnectedness of environmental health and human well-being.

Today, 28 September 2023, marks World Rabies Day, a pivotal global health observance initiated in 2007 to bolster awareness around the world’s most fatal infectious disease. 

Recent studies reveal that humans have passed the COVID-19 virus to wild deer over 100 times.

In this article, we answer what African Swine Fever is, the impact on global pig populations and the consequences on human health.

Essential Facts About Monkeypox and How to Stay Safe Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease recently declared a global health emergency…

The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to tackle Q fever bacteria from imported goats. To protect public health, DOH is rolling out an assessment of risks to human health status. Q fever, attributed to the bacterium Coxiella burnetii, is a disease found in animals that can be transmitted to humans. This collaboration highlights the critical need for joint efforts in managing diseases that affect both humans and animals.