biostudies-literatureUnknown21Qiang N<h4>Background</h4>Traditional sector-specific approaches are inadequate to effectively address zoonosis control at the human-animal-environment interface, whereas the One Health approach promotes multisectoral collaboration and integrated solutions. To apply this approach, competence enhancement is essential, yet there is insufficient understanding of China's capacity-building under the One Health framework, hindering targeted development of the workforce needed.<h4>Objective</h4>To assess the gaps and needs of capacity building for zoonosis control in China.<h4>Methods</h4>From December 2023 to April 2024, field investigations were conducted in two Chinese provinces with purposively sampled participants from various administrative sectors. Semi-structured interviews (40-60 minutes) were One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands)101231https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12546987biostudies-literatureCapacity building for zoonosis control in China: Assessing needs and gaps by the one health lens.PMC12546987Qiang NZhu ZLi THan LFeng XBergquist RZhang XRan JZhou XNJia LYin KfalseCapacity building for zoonosis control in China: Assessing needs and gaps by the one health lens.<h4>Background</h4>Traditional sector-specific approaches are inadequate to effectively address zoonosis control at the human-animal-environment interface, whereas the One Health approach promotes multisectoral collaboration and integrated solutions. To apply this approach, competence enhancement is essential, yet there is insufficient understanding of China's capacity-building under the One Health framework, hindering targeted development of the workforce needed.<h4>Objective</h4>To assess the gaps and needs of capacity building for zoonosis control in China.<h4>Methods</h4>From December 2023 to April 2024, field investigations were conducted in two Chinese provinces with purposively sampled participants from various administrative sectors. Semi-structured interviews (40-60 minutes) were 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Dec2026-06-05T05:34:07.491Z2026-06-03T03:08:02.105ZS-EPMC125469874114194110.1016/j.onehlt.2025.101231