Global partnerships are critical to advance the control of Neglected Zoonotic Diseases: the case of the Global Alliance for Rabies Control

Nel, L. H., Taylor, L. H., Balaram, D. and Doyle, K. A.S. (2017) Global partnerships are critical to advance the control of Neglected Zoonotic Diseases: the case of the Global Alliance for Rabies Control. Acta Tropica, 165, pp. 274-279. (doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2015.10.014) (PMID:26519885)

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Abstract

There is a need for innovation to improve control of all Neglected Zoonotic Diseases (NZDs). The Global Alliance for Rabies Control was formed to prevent human deaths from rabies and relieve the burden of rabies in other animal populations, especially dogs. It aims to identify reasons for the neglect of rabies in developing countries and to develop strategies to improve rabies control. Through initiatives such as World Rabies Day and the Partners for Rabies Prevention, progress has been made towards increased awareness of the burden of rabies transmitted by dogs at scales from local to international. An evidence base of the feasibility of canine rabies elimination has been built up and now easier access to information and tools enables countries to design and implement rabies elimination strategies in a logical way, utilizing the structures of regional networks for rabies control. The body of evidence has built consensus amongst international stakeholders in rabies control and is now being used to encourage international policy change, attract investment and increase delivery of effective rabies control programmes in canine rabies endemic countries.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Taylor, Dr Louise
Authors: Nel, L. H., Taylor, L. H., Balaram, D., and Doyle, K. A.S.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
Journal Name:Acta Tropica
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0001-706X
ISSN (Online):1873-6254
Published Online:28 October 2015

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