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flag A new study finds major research gaps in zoonotic diseases, especially in lower-income countries, urging global cooperation and a One Health approach to combat disease emergence.

flag A new study reveals significant gaps in research on zoonotic diseases linked to agrifood systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries, where nearly half lack published studies. flag Analyzing over 49,000 publications, researchers identified only 424 relevant studies, with key areas like wildlife-human interactions and food system dynamics underexplored. flag Zoonotic diseases cause 2.5 billion illnesses and 2.7 million deaths yearly, with 60% of human infectious diseases and 75% of emerging infections originating in animals. flag The study urges a One Health approach, emphasizing interdisciplinary, systems-based research and stronger international collaboration to better understand disease emergence and inform evidence-based policies. flag Findings will be discussed in a December 2 FAO webinar.

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