Intersectoral collaboration in zoonotic disease surveillance and response: A One Health study in the Greater Accra metropolitan area of Ghana.

ABSTRACT: The One Health (OH) approach is essential for preventing and managing zoonotic diseases through the promotion of intersectoral collaboration. Integrated surveillance systems enhance resource efficiency, support targeted interventions, and provide a comprehensive understanding of disease dynamics. However, operationalizing OH in resource-limited contexts encounters various obstacles due to systemic limitations. This study explores intersectoral collaboration across sectors engaged in zoonotic disease surveillance and response (ZDSR) in Ghana at the district level, identifying key operational gaps. We performed 46 key informant interviews with actors in the human, animal and wildlife health sectors directly involved in ZDSR. We developed an interview guide informed by WHO's Components of

SUBMITTER: Dsani JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12284660 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature