One Health in Northeast India: Insights and Perspectives from the Field

Nov 6, 2024, 12pm EST

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and their environment, underscoring the importance of a One Health approach. In India, diverse wildlife, a large livestock population, and high human density present opportunities for harmonious coexistence, while increasing disease transmission risks. The North-East Region (NER) of India, located within the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot, is a region of concern due to its unique ecology, cultural practices, dietary habits, and high animal-to-human ratio. This talk will highlight research initiatives by the Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong that explore the epidemiology and transmission of zoonotic and vector-borne diseases from a One Health perspective, using malaria as an example. It will also explore the field challenges encountered by the research team in conducting this work.

Building: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Campus Location: Boston Health Sciences campus
City: Boston, MA 02111
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus
Location Details: MedEd 114 (145 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111) and Zoom
Open to Public: No
Primary Audience(s): Faculty, Postdoctoral Fellows, Staff, Students (Graduate), Students (Postdoctoral), Students (Undergraduate)
Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk
Subject: Education, Health/Wellness
Event Sponsor: School of Medicine
Event Sponsor Details: The TUSM Global Health Faculty Council and the Tufts Center for Global Public Health
Event Contact Name: Kim Burke
Event Contact Email: kimberly.burke@tufts.edu
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