Strengthening cross-sector collaboration: Implementing joint risk assessment (JRA) for prevention and control of zoonotic diseases in One Health Approach - ISS-G20 Laboratorium Repository

Approximately 70% of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) in Indonesia originate from zoonoses, leading to escalating public health concerns. The constant presence of threats such as rabies, leptospirosis, anthrax, and other potential EIDs, underscore the necessity for efficient collaboration across human, animal, and related sectors for effective prevention and control. 

To tackle this challenge, a tripartite Joint Risk assessment (JRA) Tool was co-developed by WHO, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).

Entire content available on: https://www.who.int/indonesia/news/detail/03-07-2023-strengthening-cross-sector-collaboration--implementing-joint-risk-assessment-(jra)-for-prevention-and-control-of-zoonotic-diseases-in-one-health-approach