Thiruvananthapuram: World Zoonoses Day is observed on July 6 every year to commemorate the scientific achievement of administering first vaccination against a zoonotic disease.

Addressing a press release launched on the eve of World Zoonoses Day, Kerala Health Minister Veena George stated on Monday said that “Two-thirds of communicable diseases are animal-borne, and  they are often prevented provided that there’s knowledge about zoonotic diseases.” The Health Minister stated that amongst new and recurring diseases which pose a problem to public well-being all around the world, animal-borne infections have an unlimited impact.

She additionally stated that apart from the frequent zoonotic diseases, like leptospirosis, scrub typhus, monkey fever, Nipah, rabies, Japanese fever and West Nile fever, that are generally reported in Kerala, COVID-19 additionally poses a menace to public well being. Ms.George stated that human-animal interactions have been unavoidable, however, precautions will be taken to forestall switch of viruses, microorganisms, or parasites from animals to people.

“Humans, knowingly or unknowingly, interact directly with wildlife in many areas, such as employment, food, animal husbandry, education, recreation, and forest and wildlife conservation. Therefore, they can be prevented only if there is knowledge about zoonotic diseases,” she added. She additionally stated that folks underneath the age of 5 years and over 65, who’ve weak immune methods, and pregnant ladies ought to be cautious when interacting with animals. Besides that, these going for work or recreation in forest areas ought to take private security measures, she stated.

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