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Urgent Call: Animal Diseases Threaten Humans, Report Warns

5/25/2025

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The first-ever State of the World’s Animal Health report uncovers alarming trends: animal diseases are invading new territories, with nearly half posing risks to humans. Last year saw a dramatic rise in bird flu outbreaks among mammals. The World Organisation for Animal Health urges urgent investment in veterinary services and enhanced disease monitoring to combat these threats effectively.

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The first-ever State of the World’s Animal Health report uncovers alarming trends: animal diseases are invading new territories, with nearly half posing risks to humans. Last year saw a dramatic rise in bird flu outbreaks among mammals. The World Organisation for Animal Health urges urgent investment in veterinary services and enhanced disease monitoring to combat these threats effectively.