The commemoration of this day emphasizes the urgent need for resilient health systems to combat the devastating impacts of infectious diseases, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Global health crises disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations, highlighting the importance of raising awareness, sharing information, and promoting scientific collaboration. To prevent future epidemics from exceeding past outbreaks, a One Health approach; integrating human, animal, and environmental health is essential.
Authors: Ritah Namusoosa1*, Hannington Katumba2
Institutional affiliation: 1Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program-Laboratory Leadership Program; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; Ministry of Health Kampala, Uganda. 2Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program-Field Epidemiology Training Program; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; Ministry of Health Kampala, Uganda
Correspondence *Tel: +256785842878 email: rnamusoosa@uniph.go.ug