Global Health Security

This theme explores how advancements in animal health directly contribute to global health security, emphasising the prevention and detection of, and response to, biological threats. Emerging zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance, and dual-use research risks underscore the urgent need for a proactive, interdisciplinary approach.

Strengthening animal health systems is a critical first line of defense against pandemics and bioterrorism. By integrating perspectives from animal, public and environmental health sectors, this content series highlights innovative strategies in biosecurity, laboratory biosafety, and cutting-edge tech solutions to reduce risks from animal diseases, lab accidents and deliberate biological threats. It also offers evidence-based insights to shape policy and foster partnerships across sectors, in line with the One Health approach.

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Global Health Security

10/18/25

7min read

From Fiction to Reality: The Threat of Agro-Terrorism

Daniel Donachie

Analysis

Global Health Security

09/19/2025

5 min read

Veterinary Diagnostics: The First Line of Defence Against Human Infectious Diseases

Agatha Ugboma

Analysis

Global Health Security

09/19/2025

5 min read

Veterinary Services: Guardians Against Biological Weapons

Keith Hamilton

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Opinion

Global Health Security

09/04/2025

5 min read

The risk of intentional animal disease biothreats to society – and what we can do about it

Dr Debbie Eagles

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