Tag: public health

The Medical Importance of Cockroaches as Vectors of Pathogens: Implications for Public Health

The Medical Importance of Cockroaches as Vectors of Pathogens: Implications for Public Health

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Cockroaches, particularly Blattella germanica and Periplaneta americana, are among the most medically important insects, because of their close association with human living environments. They act as a critical reservoir and vector for a diverse range of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. These pathogens pose substantial public health challenges, […]

Bovine Brucellosis and Its Public Health Significance in Ethiopia

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Bovine brucellosis is endemic and widely distributed in Ethiopia. The country has already prioritized top five zoonotic diseases (rabies, anthrax, brucellosis, Rift Valley fever and highly pathogenic avian influenza) in 2019 using reprioritization workshop. So brucellosis is one of the top five neglected zoonotic diseases in the […]