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I will always remember Dr. Priya Ranjan not only as the Chairman of JK Monitor, but as a mentor, guide and elder brother whose kindness shaped my life and work. Write a tribute at JAMMU: The State Surveillance Unit, Directorate of Health Services Jammu today observed World Zoonoses Day under the guidance and support of Director Health Services, Jammu, Dr. Poonam Sethi to raise awareness about zoonotic diseases and promote the One Health approach. The programme was organized in line with this year's theme, "Working Together: Preventing Zoonoses Through Community Action," emphasizing the importance of community participation and multi-sectoral collaboration in preventing zoonotic diseases.
The event was attended by nodal officers and officials from various health programmes under the Directorate of Health Services Jammu. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Epidemiologist/State Surveillance Officer Jammu Division Dr. Rashmi Sharma, who highlighted the significance of World Zoonoses Day and emphasized the growing public health importance of emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases, stressing the need for strengthened surveillance and inter-sectoral coordination.
Addressing the gathering, the Director reiterated the commitment of the Health Department towards strengthening disease surveillance, outbreak preparedness and implementation of the One Health approach to effectively tackle zoonotic diseases.
During the technical session, Medical Officer, Epidemiology Dr. Shehnaz Chowdhary, Medical Officer, Epidemiology Dr. Prem Lata and State Epidemiologist IDSP Dr. Simran Nag delivered presentations on zoonotic diseases, their surveillance, prevention and control and the importance of the One Health approach
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks and a collective resolve to strengthen surveillance, community engagement and inter-sectoral collaboration for the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases.
