6 July - World Zoonoses Day

Current Context: World Zoonoses Day is celebrated on July 6th every year. It raises awareness about zoonotic diseases, which can spread between animals and humans.

• The day is named after Louis Pasteur, who developed the first rabies vaccine on this date in 1885.
• Zoonoses make up about 60% of all infectious diseases in humans.
• Common zoonotic diseases include rabies, HIV/AIDS, influenza, Lyme disease, and West Nile virus.
• To prevent zoonotic diseases:
• Practice good hygiene (washing hands, avoiding sick animals).
• Cook meat and eggs thoroughly.
• Get vaccinated against relevant zoonotic diseases.
• Support One Health initiatives promoting collaboration between human, animal, and environmental health professionals.
• The theme for World Zoonoses Day 2024 was "One World, One Health: Prevent Zoonoses", emphasizing a united approach to preventing future outbreaks.

Question:

1 When is World Zoonoses Day celebrated?

• A) June 5th
• B) July 6th
• C) August 10th
• D) September 15th

Answer: B) World Zoonoses Day is celebrated on July 6th every year. It raises awareness about zoonotic diseases, which can spread between animals and humans.