The emergence of infectious diseases, strongly affected by environmental changes, already pose one of the most significant challenges to human and animal health, and in achieving the sustainable development goals. Impacts of global change processes are tangible in Africa due to warming climate, increased land use changes, biodiversity loss and population growth. These trends are estimated to increase the disease burden and accelerate the emergence of outbreaks. In GLOBEID project, we generate data on drivers and risk areas of disease emergence aiming to mitigate and prevent the impacts of infectious diseases and outbreaks to economies and public health in Kenya, and globally. Strong emphasis in GLOBEID is on capacity building by increasing diagnostic capacity, training local experts and raising awareness on disease prevention. The produced data will assist authorities in decision-making to take action to protect environment, animals and humans from emerging infectious disease threats.

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