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{"title":"Mapping the scientific landscape of Lassa virus: a 55-year bibliometric study (1970–2025)","authors":"Uwem Okon Edet ,&nbsp;Clement Meseko ,&nbsp;Md Zulfekar Ali ,&nbsp;Edema Enogiomwan Imalele ,&nbsp;Agusi Ebere Roseann ,&nbsp;Aniekan-Augusta Okon Eyo ,&nbsp;Bassey Edet ,&nbsp;Olayinka Asala","doi":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100156","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100156","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Lassa fever is a zoonotic disease, caused by Lassa virus (LASV), that was first reported in 1965. After 55 years, its research landscape remains largely underexplored. Therefore, a bibliometric study is needed to identify LASV research landscape.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Scopus database was searched and the resulting data was analyzed using VOSviewer (version 1.6.15) for Windows, bibliometrix (version 3.0.0) with Biblioshiny, and R (version 4.5.2) to reveal trends in LASV publications, including keywords, authors’ productivity over time, and collaboration among research institutions and universities.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>From Scopus, 1566 studies were retrieved, and the trend analysis indicated three distinct phases: a low productivity phase (1970–2002), consistent increase phase (2003–2014), and high productivity phase (2015–2025). <em>The Journal of Virology</em> included the most LASV publications (132 articles). Original research articles dominated the LASV publications with 1270 (81.10%), followed by reviews 296 (18.90%). Keyword analysis revealed evolution over time, with terms used to describe LASV forming the most dominant network across clusters. Factorial analysis revealed keywords absence linked to health and environment role in LASV spread. Among the top 50 authors, 20% were from Africa (Guinea, Mali, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone), indicating minimal locally driven research. Country collaboration network analysis revealed the dominance of the United States, Germany, France, and China, while Nigeria was prominently represented in Africa. The findings further indicate few studies on vaccines and therapeutics, and less involvement of authors from LASV-endemic regions.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Despite significant growth in LASV research, critical gaps in vaccines, therapeutics, and endemic region representation highlight the urgent need for locally driven One Health studies and equitable research partnerships.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101146,"journal":{"name":"Science in One Health","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100156"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147709816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"African swine fever in Nepal: risk factors, impacts, and strategies for control","authors":"Sameer Thakur ,&nbsp;Kshitiz Shrestha ,&nbsp;Ram Chandra Acharya ,&nbsp;Parikshya Gurung ,&nbsp;Surendra Karki","doi":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100150","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100150","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>African swine fever (ASF) has emerged as a major threat to Nepal’s pig farming sector since its first outbreak in March 2022. The disease has caused significant declines in both the pig population and pork production, severely affecting rural communities reliant on pig farming for their livelihoods. ASF’s spread is facilitated by key risk factors, including swill feeding, informal cross-border trade, and poor on-farm biosecurity measures. Additionally, seasonal trends, particularly during the monsoon, exacerbate the spread of the disease, especially in areas with high pig density. Control efforts face numerous challenges, including limited veterinary infrastructure, inadequate surveillance systems, gaps in legislation, and a lack of awareness among farmers about biosecurity practices. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of ASF’s epidemiology in Nepal, exploring the disease’s socio-economic impact and identifying key control challenges. The paper provides targeted recommendations to improve veterinary services, strengthen surveillance systems, enforce biosecurity measures, and enhance cross-border cooperation. It also emphasizes the importance of fostering community engagement and developing effective policy frameworks to ensure long-term ASF prevention and control, ensuring a more resilient pig farming sector in Nepal.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101146,"journal":{"name":"Science in One Health","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100150"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147398414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Modeling the transmission dynamics of liver flukes (Clonorchis sinensis and Opisthorchis spp.): a systematic review and future perspectives","authors":"Xiao-Ping Han ,&nbsp;Yu-Ying Zhu ,&nbsp;Men-Bao Qian","doi":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100155","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100155","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Infections with liver flukes (<em>Clonorchis sinensis</em>, <em>Opisthorchis viverrini</em>, and <em>O</em>. <em>felineus</em>) cause high burden. Mechanistic models have been employed to disentangle their transmission dynamics and guide the design of control strategies. However, no comprehensive review of these mechanistic models has yet been undertaken.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In this systematic review, we searched six major databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Korea Med, Cochrane, China National Knowledge Infrastructure [CNKI], and Wanfang Data) for studies published up to 14 May 2025, to identify and evaluate mechanistic models of liver fluke infections. We included all mechanistic transmission models for human liver flukes regardless of language or setting, while excluded non-mechanistic models, reviews, and empirical studies.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of the 533 records identified, 18 studies were eligible for analysis. Most studies focused on <em>C</em>. <em>sinensis</em> in China and <em>O</em>. <em>viverrini</em> in Lao People’s Democratic Republic, primarily employing population-based model with ordinary differential equations. Findings consistently identified humans as the central reservoir sustaining transmission, while the role of animal reservoir hosts (e.g. cats and dogs) in transmission was less explored (in 6 out of 18 studies) and divergent in different models. Models incorporating host heterogeneity demonstrated the superiority of integrated control strategies-combining mass drug administration, health education, and environmental improvements over single intervention. High frequency, coverage and adherence of measures were shown to be critical for achieving control or even elimination targets.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Results from mechanistic models support the implementation of One Health strategies to improve liver fluke control. This review identifies the need for integrative, data-driven One Health modeling frameworks that incorporate human, animal, and environmental transmission parameters, and address key sources of heterogeneity in host behavior, exposure, and transmission dynamics to support control targets.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101146,"journal":{"name":"Science in One Health","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100155"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147749148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Veterinary antimicrobial monitoring systems in Brazil, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands: a descriptive comparison to support system development in Brazil","authors":"Jessica Kayamori Lopes ,&nbsp;Briana Gomes ,&nbsp;Bruno Machuca Thon ,&nbsp;Saulo Henrique Weber ,&nbsp;Ruan Rolnei Daros ,&nbsp;Fernando Bittencourt Luciano ,&nbsp;Claudia Turra Pimpao","doi":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100154","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100154","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The use of antimicrobial agents in animals contributes to the emergence and spread of bacterial antimicrobial resistance, posing risks to human, animal, and environmental health. Monitoring antimicrobial consumption in food-producing animals is a critical component of antimicrobial stewardship. This study describes the current state of antimicrobial use and resistance monitoring in animals in Brazil and compares it to systems implemented in the United Kingdom (UK) and the Netherlands, countries known for having well-established surveillance frameworks. Data were collected between July 2019 and November 2025 from official technical reports on veterinary antimicrobial sales and use, as well as policy documents and legislation. Findings show that the UK and the Netherlands have developed integrated systems based on mandatory data reporting and sector-specific metrics. These systems are supported by coordinated policies and high stakeholder engagement. In contrast, Brazil lacks a national system for monitoring antimicrobial use in animals. Sales data are not publicly available, and there is no standardized mechanism to track antimicrobial consumption on farms. Although policy frameworks exist, enforcement is limited, and access to surveillance data is fragmented. The absence of a centralized, transparent system hinders Brazil’s capacity to evaluate antimicrobial use patterns or inform targeted interventions. Given Brazil’s leading role in global animal protein production, addressing these gaps is essential to advancing national stewardship efforts and contributing to global strategies to contain bacterial antimicrobial resistance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101146,"journal":{"name":"Science in One Health","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100154"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147656250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Seasonal dynamics, antimicrobial resistance, and genetic lineages of thermotolerant Campylobacter isolates from South American camelids","authors":"Aung Zaw Moe ,&nbsp;Carsten Heydel ,&nbsp;Henrik Wagner ,&nbsp;Lisa Ulrich ,&nbsp;Torsten Semmler ,&nbsp;Kerstin Stingl ,&nbsp;Priyanshu Singh Raikwar ,&nbsp;Samuel K. Sheppard ,&nbsp;Christa Ewers","doi":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100147","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100147","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>South American camelids (SACs) are increasingly kept as companion animals, but their role in zoonotic transmission is poorly understood. Thermotolerant <em>Campylobacter</em> spp. are a leading cause of bacterial zoonoses globally. This study investigated the occurrence and zoonotic potential of thermotolerant <em>Campylobacter</em> spp. in SACs on German farms.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Fecal swabs from up to 20 animals on 10 farms were collected across four seasons. <em>Campylobacter</em> spp. were isolated, and genomes were typed to assess multilocus sequence types (STs), virulence, and antimicrobial resistance.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div><em>Campylobacter</em> spp. were detected in 23/717 samples (3.2 %), including 16 <em>Campylobacter jejuni</em> from seven farms and seven <em>Campylobacter coli</em> from two farms. Detection was higher in alpacas (4.9 %, 21/427) than in llamas (0.7 %, 2/288), with higher rates in summer. Molecular typing revealed high genetic heterogeneity, though some STs recurred across timepoints, animals, and farms, suggesting potential endemic colonization. Nine distinct <em>C. jejuni</em> STs and two <em>C. coli</em> STs were identified, many belonging to clonal complexes (CCs) common in livestock and humans. All isolates carried virulence-associated genes for motility, adhesion, invasion, and toxin production, while several from CC21 harbored genes linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing showed wild-type phenotypes for erythromycin, gentamicin, and chloramphenicol. Ciprofloxacin resistance, with T86I mutation in <em>gyrA</em>, was found in three isolates; one <em>C. jejuni</em> isolate carried <em>tet</em>(O) conferring tetracycline resistance.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>SACs harbor <em>Campylobacter</em> strains related to human and livestock lineages, with virulence and resistance traits relevant for zoonotic transmission. Their presence on German farms highlights the need targeted surveillance and biosecurity within a One Health framework.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101146,"journal":{"name":"Science in One Health","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100147"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146079760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Human–animal interfaces and zoonotic disease risks in China: a review of contact behaviors and risk communication","authors":"Hongying Li ,&nbsp;Siyeun Kim ,&nbsp;Catherine Machalaba","doi":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100153","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100153","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Zoonotic diseases continue to present health, social, and economic challenges in China. While the country has demonstrated strong outbreak response capabilities, current efforts remain reactive and top-down. Shifting toward primary prevention at the human–animal–environment interface with enhanced risk communication offers a more sustainable approach to reducing zoonotic disease risks. This review synthesized peer-reviewed and gray literature in English and Chinese to characterize human–animal contact behaviors associated with 93 zoonotic diseases monitored by China’s public health, agricultural, and forestry sectors. It examined contact pathways across key animal groups known to carry zoonotic pathogens, identified human populations at risk, and analyzed the demographic, socio-cultural, and ecological factors shaping these contacts. Focusing on four major human–animal interfaces, the review further identified lessons and best practices for effective risk communications. Findings reveal that human–animal contact in China is diverse and embedded in daily routines, cultural practices, and economic activities, with distinct risk profiles presented across animal groups and socio-ecological settings. Populations such as smallholder farmers, herders, rural residents, market vendors, and workers in informal sectors face higher exposure risk, influenced by socio-economic conditions and ecological changes. Gaps remain in surveillance of informal practices, emerging pathogens, and behavioral data. Evidence from global and local experiences highlights the value of behavior-centered, community-engaged communication grounded in One Health principles, emphasizing participatory design, culturally relevant education, local leadership, and integration with public service systems. Overall, this review provides an integrated understanding of zoonotic disease risks and prevention opportunities from social-behavioral and communication perspectives. It identified priority populations, settings, and best practices for targeted and effective strategies, underscoring the need for coordinated One Health efforts to address complex human–animal–environment interactions and promote proactive zoonotic disease prevention in China and beyond.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101146,"journal":{"name":"Science in One Health","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147398368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quantitative microbial risk assessment of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli transfer from broiler litter to fresh lettuce consumption","authors":"Nunzio Sarnino ,&nbsp;Subhasish Basak ,&nbsp;Lucie Collineau ,&nbsp;Roswitha Merle","doi":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100152","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100152","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing <em>Escherichia coli</em> (ESBL <em>E. coli</em>) from broiler chicken production pose potential public health risks via multiple environmental and foodborne pathways. We developed a modular quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) model linking four components, namely farm, soil, river, and lettuce consumption, to predict human environmental exposure to ESBL <em>E. coli</em> originating from broiler flocks.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A stochastic farm module simulated broiler colonization over a 36-day cycle and generated end-cycle litter loads. Field modules represented first-order decay, partitioning, and runoff to rivers; irrigation transfer yielded lettuce contamination for a 100 g serving. We estimated exposure, mapped gastrointestinal colonization to urinary tract infection (UTI) via conditional probabilities, and expressed the burden as disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) per serving. Global sensitivity analyses identified main exposure drivers. Environmental time was indexed as days since litter application and the planting interval denoted days from litter application to planting.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The farm model produced mean end-cycle litter of 1.6 × 10⁴ CFU/g and near-complete flock colonization within one week. Soil surface loads declined from 3.2 × 10⁷ CFU/m² to 8.6 × 10⁵ CFU/m² by day 100. Runoff yielded river concentrations of 6.0 × 10⁻² CFU/mL after 10 days. Exposure from lettuce consumption ranged from 1.7 CFU/100 g to 7.6 × 10⁻³ CFU/100 g; simple household washing cut exposure by ∼90 %. Global sensitivity analysis identified soil-water partitioning and decay rates as the most important parameters of exposure variability. For health endpoints, UTI risk per serving ranged from 4.6 × 10⁻¹² to 9.0 × 10⁻⁹, and DALY per serving ranged between 10⁻¹⁰ and 10⁻⁸.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Predicted health burdens decreased markedly with consumer washing and longer intervals between litter application and lettuce planting. Residual contamination persists, indicating value in evaluating the effectiveness of manure treatments and irrigation-water quality interventions on reducing environmental loads and human risk.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101146,"journal":{"name":"Science in One Health","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100152"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147398415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"One Health antimicrobial resistance modelling: from science to policy","authors":"Carys J. Redman-White ,&nbsp;Gwen Knight ,&nbsp;Cristina Lanzas ,&nbsp;Rodolphe Mader ,&nbsp;Bram van Bunnik ,&nbsp;Fernando O. Mardones ,&nbsp;Adrian Muwonge ,&nbsp;Guillaume Lhermie ,&nbsp;Andrew R. Peters ,&nbsp;Dominic Moran","doi":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100146","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100146","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Modern human and veterinary medical interventions to combat infectious diseases depend on the continued efficacy of antimicrobial drugs. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the quintessential One Health challenge threatening human and animal health and welfare and has environmental effects on ecological communities in soil and water. Policy guidance on AMR needs to anticipate the likely outcomes of different interventions and courses of action. For that, transdisciplinary collaboration to understand the development, spread, and impacts of AMR is crucial. We report the outcomes of an international workshop that explored the challenges and opportunities for modelling AMR across One Health settings. They include the disparity of data quality and availability, the broader knowledge gaps in key areas such as the relationship between antimicrobial use (AMU) and AMR, and the difficulty of defining AMR as a single outcome given its heterogeneity. Differences between microbial species, resistance genes, environments (i.e., terrestrial vs. aquatic) and practical settings (e.g., human clinical vs. veterinary, or individual vs. population) complicate the generalizability of model applications. However, synoptic AMR metrics are necessary to cut through the complexity for policymaking. We discuss the status of AMR modelling with respect to a hierarchy of modelling evidence for decision-making. Finally, we consider learnings from modelling other wicked environmental challenges to develop a pragmatic approach to inform policy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101146,"journal":{"name":"Science in One Health","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100146"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146168831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating the challenges in implementing financial incentives for behavior change at the intersection of human, animal, and ecosystem health: a case study","authors":"John M. Kerr ,&nbsp;Maryann G. Delea ,&nbsp;Minwoong Chung ,&nbsp;Jinhua Zhao ,&nbsp;Jesse Crawford ,&nbsp;Maria Knight Lapinski","doi":"10.1016/j.soh.2025.100144","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soh.2025.100144","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the global expansion of financial incentives to promote behavior change, they are being considered in One Health contexts characterized by the interdependence of human, animal, and ecosystem health. Little specific evidence exists about how to maximize the effectiveness of financial incentives and minimize negative outcomes in these complex settings. We review over two decades of research on financial incentives for behavior change to examine their potential effects on improved practices related to water, sanitation and hygiene, food safety, and animal and ecosystem health. We apply lessons from the literature to the case of Guinea worm disease, a neglected tropical disease for which financial incentives have been utilized or considered to motivate the uptake of various preventive behaviors. Guinea worm disease prevention is a useful example for considering the advantages, disadvantages, and unknowns of incorporating financial incentives into behavior change interventions because such an approach calls for changes in multiple behaviors with diverse attributes, and the use of incentives may have implications for other disease control, elimination, and eradication programs. Further, Guinea worm disease represents a classic One Health challenge with interventions necessary in human, animal, and ecological systems to reduce disease incidence. We present evidence-based recommendations for the design and use of incentives that may further facilitate effective behavior change. We also discuss potential negative outcomes from incentives, and critical unknowns such as how to design incentives for collective behavior and what happens when incentives end. We stress that financial incentives are not always appropriate; they must be considered carefully and coupled with proper communication efforts that are driven by a deep understanding of community social norms, motivations, and practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101146,"journal":{"name":"Science in One Health","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100144"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146039144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tick threats in the context of climate change: One Health response strategies in the Middle East and North Africa region","authors":"Nighat Perveen ,&nbsp;Olivier Sparagano ,&nbsp;Mohamed Gharbi ,&nbsp;Gulfaraz Khan ,&nbsp;Moneeb Qablan ,&nbsp;Daniil Iliashevich ,&nbsp;Uday Kishore ,&nbsp;Arve Lee Willingham","doi":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100148","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soh.2026.100148","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces considerable challenges from ticks and tick-borne diseases (TBDs), exacerbated by climate change and its impact on human and animal health, as well as overall productivity. To address these interconnected issues, the United Arab Emirates University, located in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates (UAE), hosted a multinational, transdisciplinary One Health symposium on climate change, ticks, and tick-borne diseases. The event brought together experts from across the region and beyond, featuring seven invited speakers who explored a wide range of topics, including climate change, TBDs of humans and animals, tick research in the UAE, and the One Health approach. The symposium highlighted major knowledge and research gaps, particularly in underexplored areas such as acaricide resistance, tick vaccine development, tick–pathogen interactions, wildlife–livestock interfaces, and the circulation and movement of tick-borne pathogens across the region. Discussions underscored the heavy burden of ticks and TBDs in the MENA region and their complex economic and public health implications. Participants emphasized the need for regional collaboration, enhanced tick surveillance, pathogen detection, and integrated management strategies. The symposium also encouraged the establishment of future alliances and partnerships among universities, government departments, and research institutions to foster joint research projects, resource sharing, and knowledge exchange. Within the One Health paradigm, participants concluded that regional priorities should focus on identifying and understanding tick-related problems, strengthening cross-sectoral cooperation, utilizing regional expertise and infrastructure, and engaging all stakeholders including the public in sustainable tick and TBD management. This collaborative approach is essential to mitigate the multifaceted challenges posed by ticks, tick-borne pathogens, and a changing climate in the MENA region.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101146,"journal":{"name":"Science in One Health","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100148"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146189941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}