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About Us

Welcome to Zoonotica!

Most people’s conception of infectious disease is that of illness spreading from person-to-person. Rarely do we think of diseases spreading from animals to humans. Not only are such infections common, they are the majority, causing nearly 60% of all human infectious diseases. This cross-species jumping of pathogen is called zoonosis. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us all how ill-prepared we are for tackling the emergence of novel zoonotic diseases. Zoonosis presents a major public health crisis, with a serious potential to cause new pandemics and gives rise to unimaginable amounts of human suffering. Work on zoonosis is extremely lacking in Pakistan. A multipronged approach is needed to ensure the health and safety of our citizens. A central hub of information that collects and presents data on zoonotic pathogens is the need of the hour. A comprehensive One Health approach is necessary to combat zoonosis, and this website is designed to serve a major role in this undertaking.