Author : International Office of Epizootics
Release : 2015
Genre : Rabies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 558/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Rabies: Rationale for Investing in the Global Elimination of Dog-mediated Human Rabies by : International Office of Epizootics
Download or read book Rabies: Rationale for Investing in the Global Elimination of Dog-mediated Human Rabies written by International Office of Epizootics. This book was released on 2015. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rationale for investing in the global elimination of dog-mediated human rabies lists some conditions for a successful rabies control programme: effective and safe vaccines for dogs and for humans; practical guidance to implement rabies control programmes; education and awareness modules for community involvement; data collection, surveillance and notification systems, which are critical for evaluating the progress of control and elimination campaigns. Furthermore, collaboration between human and animal health sectors through the One Health approach is essential to achieve success at national, regional and global levels. WHO, OIE and FAO, together with GARC are committed to support countries by building technical capacity and through sharing of expertise. WHO/OIE and FAO, in collaboration with GARC, are initiating an international conference on the global elimination of dog-mediated human rabies on 10-11 December 2015 at WHO headquarters in Geneva.--Publisher description.