World Zoonosis Day is a celebration that takes place on July 6th
World Zoonosis Day is a celebration that takes place on July 6th of each year. This day aims to raise awareness about zoonoses, which are infectious diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans. They represent a global public health concern as they can have a significant impact on people's health, livelihoods and the economy. Examples of zoonoses include avian flu, rabies, West Nile fever and COVID-19. World Zoonosis Day provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of prevention, surveillance and control of these diseases. It is an occasion to promote collaboration between human and animal health professionals, government authorities, non-governmental organizations and local communities in detecting and responding to zoonoses.
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