Health Ministry Steps Up Fight Against Zoonotic Diseases

19 Jan 2024 2 mins Download PDF

Context: As per the Union Health Ministry, 75% of new infectious diseases that have emerged over the past three decades have been zoonotic, and the Ministry is increasing its focus on zoonotic diseases.

Zoonotic diseases

• They are the infections transmitted between humans and animals. These infections result from various pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi.
• Examples of such diseases include Rabies, Anthrax, Brucellosis, Plague, Tuberculosis, Leptospirosis, and Salmonellosis.