The aim of this case study is to demonstrate the application of One Health principles to the development of a vector-borne disease operational research project.
This case study is based on real activities conducted in Poland. It has been adapted for teaching purposes, to ensure anonymity, parts of the story have been fictionalised.
By the end of this case study, participants should be able to:
- Understand the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to investigate human risk from a vector-borne disease.
- Define the prerequisites for a sustainable One Health collaboration.
- Recognise the complexity of microbiological methods in intersectoral investigations.
- Define the study designs and methodological choices for an intersectoral epidemiological investigation.
- Recognise the barriers for intersectoral investigations.
- Propose the Public Health messages that are tailored to different audiences.
The aim of this case
study is to demonstrate the application of One Health principles to the
development of an integrated West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance programme for the early detection of WNV circulation in order
to better protect human and animal health.
It is based on lessons learnt in Serbia following the WNV outbreak that occurred between June and November 2013.
By the end of this case study, participants should be able to:
- Explain One Health principles and their application to surveillance of zoonotic diseases.
- Describe the WNV transmission cycle and how it informs the design of an integrated surveillance system using One Health principles.
- Explain the role of human, animal, and environmental surveillance in WNV early detection and preparedness planning to reduce transmission and protect health.
- Explain the objectives and rationale of human surveillance.
- Explain the objectives of vector surveillance and define mosquito-based indicators.
- Explain the objectives of avian surveillance including its strengths and limitations.
- Explain the objectives of host mammal surveillance including its strengths and limitations.
This Case study aims at local community outbreak response teams.
Case study objectives:
Determine the responsibilities of the municipality and of the employer in outbreak response.
Propose a plan for the recording of foreign temporary workers for public health purposes.
Identify communication channels and feedback loops between different key actors.
Determine potential barriers to compliance with control measures.
Integrate ‘lessons learned' from an outbreak into the municipal preparedness plan.
It's designed to be delivered face-to-face to a group of 4-14 individuals, including:
- employees of the local administration and municipal public health service;
- employers of foreign temporary workers;
- employees of other municipal institutions, such as social services, or NGOs.
This case study presented by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control was developed with contribution of experts from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.