THE government is optimistic that Tanzania could likely eradicate zoonotic diseases by 2020 if the National One Health Strategic Plan and One Health Coordination Desk are fully implemented Zoonotic diseases are highly infectious and can be transmitted either way between animals and humans.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa launched the Tanzania One Health Strategic Plan, a key document for preparedness and response to zoonotic events. The occasion also featured the launch of One Health Coordination Desk.
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