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Prevention is the core of PREZODE: PREventing Zoonotic Disease Emergence. For One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP) “(…) Prevention includes addressing the drivers of disease emergence, namely ecological, meteorological and anthropogenic factors, and activities that increase spillover risk, in order to reduce the risk of human infection (…)."

In a recent publication, members of the OHHLEP underlined that is crucial to clearly define "prevention of spillover" in the context of preventing disease outbreaks, endemicity, epidemics, and pandemics, to ensure effective and prioritized actions and resource allocation. Currently, the term “prevention” is used in varying ways. It may refer to “primary prevention” -stopping human diseases from occurring altogether and avoiding localized outbreaks from spreading into larger epidemics or pandemics. It may also refer to “secondary prevention” which involves measures like early detection, vaccination, improved healthcare systems, medication, or behavior change promotion….

Therefore, prevention, in the system thinking approach of PREZODE, requires an understanding of all factors that allow pathogens to cross the species barrier. To that end, the initiative hosts a webinar on the topic stated as such: what lies behind the concept of prevention?

Among the panelists, Dr Casey Barton (Director, One Health Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), and Dr Osman Dar (consultant on Global Health, UK Health Security Agency). The roundtable will be moderated by Prof Wim Van der Poel (Wageningen University & Research, and member of the PREZODE Steering Committee)

The discussions will cover a range of questions from multiple viewpoints:

Regarding Epidemiology and Economics:

• What are the mathematical foundations of prevention?
• How can we assess the effectiveness and impact of prevention strategies?
• Is it possible to provide data on the return on investment to donors and funding organizations?

Regarding Sustainability:

• How effectively can the prevention of zoonotic disease emergence contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and addressing socioeconomic inequalities?
• How can we balance sustainability with economic considerations, particularly in the context of agricultural practices and livestock management?
• What strategies can be employed to encourage significant changes in human activities and behaviors to strengthen prevention efforts?
• How and why are local communities and indigenous populations critical to the success of prevention initiatives?

Date: Thursday, 3 October 3 – 3:30 to 5:00 pm CET – Register

https://inrae-fr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZXMQ7PKNR-ur8biIOa-eCg