Prevention at the source is key in controlling (infectious) diseases that have a growing impact on humans, animals and their ecosystems. The 3rd International One Health Congress will therefore focus on how science can help in preventing emerging and re-emerging (infectious) diseases. Through a special Science – Policy interface policy makers and international organizations may translate the latest scientific advancements into preventive measures.
The scientific program will be organized in three sessions, each covering a specific range of topics in relation to Prevention at the source.
Session I – Emerging diseases in a changing world: pathogens and interfacePathogens and predisposing factors at the human-animal interface
Early response by clinician and veterinarian
Terrestrial, aquatic and aerial pathogens
Pathogens and predisposing factors in the food chain
Environmental pollution as a predisposing factor
Immuno-toxicology and infectious diseases
Antibiotic and antiviral resistance: medical vs veterinary drivers
Biodiversity and emerging pathogens
Novel technologies: from molecular to modelling
Session II – Drivers of emergenceFrom zoonoses to pandemic
Ecological and evolutionary drivers of disease emergence
Climate and emerging pathogens
Ecosystems and wildlife in pathogen emergence
Comparing pathogenesis from natural to spill-over hosts
Human behavior and disease emergence in humans and animals
Demographics in humans and animals
Comparing drivers in different continents: from poverty reduction to global connectivity
Session III – Intervention strategiesCost-benefits of intervention strategies
Rapid intervention strategies: from SARS to MERS
Intervention strategies and benefits of modelling
Ongoing international projects on the chain of emergence
