International leadership for the control of disease outbreaks relating to “One Health”

• Main Author: Samlee Plianbangchang
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Emerald Publishing 2018-04-01
• Series: Journal of Health Research
• Subjects: >Multi-disciplinary; Multi-sectorial; Multiple stakeholders and partners; Networking approach; Partnership development
• Online Access: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JHR-12-2017-011/full/pdf?title=international-leadership-for-the-control-of-disease-outbreaks-relating-to-one-health

Purpose - In view of the current global challenge of infectious diseases transmitted from animal to man, this is a complimentary piece of paper to promote, in particular, the inter-sectorial and multi-disciplinary coordination and cooperation in their prevention and control, among all concerned agencies/organizations at both policy and operational levels, with special emphasis on the importance of leadership development within the socio-cultural context of health, and with particular reference to the concept of “One Health” that implies the intimate interaction between man and animal within their own environments/ecosystems. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach - This is a commentary piece. Findings - The paper directly and indirectly suggests lacunae in several areas of concern for further research and development to fill the knowledge gap in such a prevention and control. Originality/value - This is a commentary piece.