WHO: The outbreak of human and animal diseases in Africa shows an upward trend

Xinhua News Agency, Jinsha, July 14th (Reporter Shi Yan) Brazil News: The World Health Organization African Regional Director Matti Diso Mouiti on the 14th in the Congo (Buchaville, the capital of the Congo (Bu) At the meeting, from 2012 to 2022, the number of people and animals in Africa increased by 63%compared with 2001 to 2011.

Human and livestock disease refers to the natural infectious diseases between animals and humans, including Ebola and Monkey acne.

According to the bulletin issued by the WHO African regional offices on the same time, from 2001 to 2022, the WHO Africa region recorded a total of 1843 public health incidents, of which about 30%were the outbreaks of human animals and animals, including Ebola , Monkey acne, dengue fever and anthracnose diseases.

The bulletin also pointed out that in addition to 2021, the number of monkey acne cases in Africa has been on the rise since 2017. As of July 8, Africa reported a total of 2087 suspected crimen cases this year, of which 203 were diagnosed.

Muti pointed out that the urbanization process of African countries has increased the risk of spreading human and animal diseases, and the international community and countries in Africa must increase their ability to monitor and respond to human and livestock's common diseases.

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