Comprehensive approach can limit spread of animal diseases in Asia

Holistic, community-based strategies important for reaching grassroots level

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A poultry farm is disinfected in Mihara, Japan: Most infectious human diseases originate in animals. (Kyodo via Reuters)

Neena Joshi is senior vice president for the Asia program of Heifer International, which promotes sustainable community development through agricultural support.

Health challenges in Asia at the intersection of people, animals and the environment have increased in recent decades due to the region's growing human population, biodiversity loss, deforestation, changing agricultural practices, climate change and international trade, travel and commerce.

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