{"id":85352,"date":"2021-02-24T11:56:31","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T06:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=85352"},"modified":"2021-02-24T11:56:31","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T06:26:31","slug":"challenges-in-controlling-zoonotic-diseases-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/challenges-in-controlling-zoonotic-diseases-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenges in controlling Zoonotic diseases in India"},"content":{"rendered":"

Synopsis:<\/b> India can turn into a hotspot for zoonotic diseases (diseases that spread from animal to human), if not controlled now. Research must be proactive as this could be a larger crisis than the COVID pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n

Introduction\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

During the covid-19 pandemic, <\/span>Scientists developed tools to study the virus more effectively<\/b>. Further, they also set up channels to test the efficacy of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs. But the challenges of Zoonotic diseases still exist.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability of India to Zoonotic diseases:<\/b><\/p>\n

Global <\/span>meta-analyses mention that Zoonotic diseases are likely to emerge in areas with many mammal species<\/b>. As per the analysis, high land use and land cover change, and high human population density are the reasons for zoonotic diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. According to Global meta-analyses, <\/span>India can be a hotspot <\/b>for the possible emergence of zoonotic diseases\u00a0<\/b>in the world.<\/li>\n
  2. India\u2019s approach<\/strong> to addressing zoonotic diseases has mainly been reactive<\/strong>. This is evident as the research and public health intervention usually begin when there is an outbreak.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Challenges in controlling Zoonotic diseases?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    There are several scientific challenges that exist in zoonotic diseases.\u00a0<\/b>They are,<\/p>\n

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    1. One cannot predict the zoonotic disease pandemic<\/strong>. This is evident from the recent Covid pandemic.<\/li>\n
    2. It is hard to collect viral and bacterial samples<\/strong> from biodiversity. Collecting samples is nearly impossible from wild reservoirs like bats and rodents.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
    3. It is impossible to monitor and control biodiversity hotspots. <\/strong>Further, the government cannot detect the transmission<\/strong> of the pathogen from one hot spot to another.<\/li>\n
    4. Moreover, it is difficult to predict the evolutions of pathogens and their relation with the hosts <\/strong>(animals). It is also evident in the COVID pandemic.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Suggestions:<\/b><\/p>\n

      Scientists have to conduct interdisciplinary research and sustained efforts to reduce challenges. So, Scientists from various domains have to come forward and work for a common cause just like they did for covid testing and vaccinations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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