Major emerging and re-emerging zoonoses in China: a matter of global health and socioeconomic development for 1.3 billion

Liu, Quan; Cao, Lili; Zhu, Xing

doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2014.04.003

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“…The effect of the collaborative effort is evident in effective control of Ebola virus disease in the West African sub region and the world at large in recent past (Palermo, 2014). Collaborative wildlife management will enhance the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGS), reduce poverty and promote regional/continental tourism (Daszack et al, 2007, Liu et al, 2014.…”

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Transboundary Diseases and Wildlife Management: An Overview

Oludairo¹,

Aiyedun²,

Olorunshola³

et al. 2017

Bangl. J. Vet. Med.

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Wildlife is the fauna and flora that are out of the control of man, although over the years common usage, public perceptions and history have practically defined wildlife as undomesticated free ranging terrestrial vertebrates which include reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals excluding fishes. Wildlife play important roles in the epidemiology of emerging and re-emerging diseases either as vectors such as in rabies, primary target of disease such as in botulism and reservoirs such as in tularemia, Ebola virus disease (EVD), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) . These diseases usually transcend national and regional borders causing high mortalities and morbidities. The transboundary nature of such epidemics and the collaborative efforts in combating the scourge was investigated using published literature. Wildlife has been incriminated in the occurrence and spread of various diseases many of which led to loss of lives and have the potentials of being pandemic. Diseases were promptly controlled in cases where collaborative efforts were applied in the management. Since the world is now a single global village, advanced collaborative strategic guidelines should be established for implementation and prevention of future pathogenic zoonosis within states, regions, continents and globally. Transboundary public health education of the citizenry will be of immense importance in the control and prevention of these diseases. Sustainable development goals (SDGS), poverty alleviation, enhanced culture and eco-tourism may not be realizable in the face of ignorance and disease. Highly pathogenic emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases and epidemics involving wildlife have grave consequences on national, regional, continental and world economies. These could however be prevented and controlled through multifaceted collaborative efforts and cooperation transcending geographical borders so that the planet can be rescued from the raging scourge of disease.

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confidence: 99%

Transboundary Diseases and Wildlife Management: An Overview

Oludairo¹,

Aiyedun²,

Olorunshola³

et al. 2017

Bangl. J. Vet. Med.

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“…In recognition of this, China's responses in the aftermath of the SARS epidemic (Huang, ) included the establishment of a more accountable surveillance and reporting system and improved communication between human and animal health services. The need for enhanced interdisciplinary cooperation and information sharing between these sectors and internationally has been stressed by the government, reflecting China's ‘One Health’ approach to addressing emerging and re‐emerging zoonotic disease threats (Liu et al., ).…”

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“…Since the outbreak of SARS in 2003, China's public health system has seen great improvements with laws and regulations now in place for reporting, controlling and treating infectious diseases (Liu et al., ). The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) is the nation's main public health organization that aims to prevent, control and record disease outbreaks (China CDC, ).…”

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Experts' Perceptions on China's Capacity to Manage Emerging and Re‐emerging Zoonotic Diseases in an Era of Climate Change

Hansen

Xiang

Liu

et al. 2016

Zoonoses and Public Health

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Zoonotic diseases transmitted by arthropods and rodents are a major public health concern in China. However, interventions in recent decades have helped lower the incidence of several diseases despite the country's large, frequently mobile population and socio-economic challenges. Increasing globalization, rapid urbanization and a warming climate now add to the complexity of disease control and prevention and could challenge China's capacity to respond to threats of emerging and re-emerging zoonoses. To investigate this notion, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 30 infectious disease experts in four cities in China. The case study diseases under discussion were malaria, dengue fever and haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, all of which may be influenced by changing meteorological conditions. Data were analysed using standard qualitative techniques. The study participants viewed the current disease prevention and control system favourably and were optimistic about China's capacity to manage climate-sensitive diseases in the future. Several recommendations emerged from the data including the need to improve health literacy in the population regarding the transmission of infectious diseases and raising awareness of the health impacts of climate change amongst policymakers and health professionals. Participants thought that research capacity could be strengthened and human resources issues for front-line staff should be addressed. It was considered important that authorities are well prepared in advance for outbreaks such as dengue fever in populous subtropical areas, and a prompt and coordinated response is required when outbreaks occur. Furthermore, health professionals need to remain skilled in the identification of diseases for which incidence is declining, so that re-emerging or emerging trends can be rapidly identified. Recommendations such as these may be useful in formulating adaptation plans and capacity building for the future control and prevention of climate-sensitive zoonotic diseases in China and neighbouring countries.

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“…These efforts in response to SARS, HPAI and 2019-nCoV represent a reactiondriven response to zoonotic disease outbreaks, whereas, apart from the new temporary ban on wildlife trade, only limited preventative measures are currently being enacted in the region to reduce the risk of future zoonotic disease outbreaks. 14 However, detailed knowledge of the social and ecological mechanisms of zoonotic disease emergence in the region is limited, and therefore cannot yet inform evidence-based policies and practices for targeted surveillance programmes. 15 Using a qualitative approach through ethnographic interviews and field observations, this study aimed to understand interactions among humans, animals and ecosystems, to shed light on the zoonotic risks in these presumed high-risk communities and to develop an evidence base for identifying appropriate strategies for zoonotic risk mitigation.…”

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A qualitative study of zoonotic risk factors among rural communities in southern China

Zhu

Zhang

et al. 2020

International Health

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Background: Strategies are urgently needed to mitigate the risk of zoonotic disease emergence in southern China, where pathogens with zoonotic potential are known to circulate in wild animal populations. However, the risk factors leading to emergence are poorly understood, which presents a challenge in developing appropriate mitigation strategies for local communities.Methods: Residents in rural communities of Yunnan, Guangxi and Guangdong provinces were recruited and enrolled in this study. Data were collected through ethnographic interviews and field observations, and thematically coded and analysed to identify both risk and protective factors for zoonotic disease emergence at the individual, community and policy levels.Results: Eighty-eight ethnographic interviews and 55 field observations were conducted at nine selected sites. Frequent human-animal interactions and low levels of environmental biosecurity in local communities were identified as risks for zoonotic disease emergence. Policies and programmes existing in the communities provide opportunities for zoonotic risk mitigation. Conclusions:This study explored the relationship among zoonotic risk and human behaviour, environment and policies in rural communities in southern China. It identifies key behavioural risk factors that can be targeted for development of tailored risk-mitigation strategies to reduce the threat of novel zoonoses.

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Major emerging and re-emerging zoonoses in China: a matter of global health and socioeconomic development for 1.3 billion

Cited by 72 publications

References 81 publications

Transboundary Diseases and Wildlife Management: An Overview

Transboundary Diseases and Wildlife Management: An Overview

Experts' Perceptions on China's Capacity to Manage Emerging and Re‐emerging Zoonotic Diseases in an Era of Climate Change

A qualitative study of zoonotic risk factors among rural communities in southern China

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