Tag: zoonotic diseases

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March 4, 2022

Wildlife trade in North Sulawesi and the threat of zoonoses

North Sulawesi has a high risk of disease transmission from wild animals to domestic livestock and humans. Apart from the rich biodiversity of the island, the local habit of meat consumption exposes communities to zoonotic diseases.

March 2, 2022

Rabies: How a lack of public awareness drives deaths in North Sulawesi

North Sulawesi is an endemic area of rabies and boasts the highest number of deaths in Indonesia. Dog population that exceeds the number of vaccines and low public awareness are to blame for the prevalence of the disease.

February 20, 2022

Climate change potentially increases the risk and spread of lymphatic filariasis

Pekalongan residents clean the environment from potential mosquito breeding places to reduce the risk of spreading filariasis. Expert say one health approach is needed to overcome further spread.

February 15, 2022

Zoonotic malaria threatens indigenous Orang Rimba in Jambi

As their habitat continues to shrink due to deforestation, the indigenous Orang Rimba group becomes more vulnerable, including to threat of the zoonotic malaria. Local authority is looking at One Health as a future solution to prevent outbreak.

February 11, 2022

Climate change is threatening to impede efforts to overcome dengue in Venice of Java

The Semarang City has been dubbed as quite successful in its efforts to tackle dengue. However, experts say climate change presents new threats and will potentially trigger a rise in cases.

February 8, 2022

Despite years of mass drug administration, lymphatic filariasis prevails in Pekalongan, Central Java

Pekalongan City is named one of nine filariasis endemic districts/cities in Central Java. Citizen compliance and environmental factors play a major role in preventing the spread of this disease.

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