Introduction

This topic introduces you to common terms and concepts in infectious diseases, pandemics, global health security and One Health.

Objectives

This topic enables learning about:

  1. Concepts of pandemics and pandemic preparedness
  2. Drivers of pandemics
  3. The One Health approach to pandemics
  4. Barriers and prospects of the One Health approach to pandemics

Expected Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, the learner should be able to:

  • Define concepts in pandemics and the One Health approach
  • Discuss drivers of pandemics
  • Describe the One Health approach in pandemics
  • Explain barriers and prospects of the One Health approach applied in pandemics.