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Emergency Response to Mitigate the Impact of One-Health Related Threats on the Most Vulnerable Persons in Rural Areas in China - TCP/CPR/3801

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 9

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Synopsis (short abstract) In December 2019, a highly infectious and deadly respiratory disease, later identified as COVID-19, emerged in Wuhan. The virus is a member of the coronavirus family, which can cause diseases in both animals and humans, and can be transmitted from animals to humans. The outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO), while the Government of China implemented strict measures to control the spread of the virus, including locking down Wuhan and other cities in Hubei Province, building hospitals and medical observation points and enlisting medical personnel from other parts of China. FAO worked closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences, national partners, the WHO and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) to identify potential animal hosts of the virus and assess its impact on the food security and livelihoods of rural and smallholder farmers. The Government of China has been placing great emphasis on One Health development, which extends beyond the animal-human interface of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. One Health is a concept that recognizes the interconnectedness of plant, animal, human and environmental health, and seeks to promote collaboration across different sectors to achieve optimal health outcomes for all.

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