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Prelims level: National Wildlife Health Policy
Why in the News?
The Central Zoo Authority has initiated the development of the National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP) through a consultative workshop held in New Delhi.
About the National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP):
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- An initiative launched by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) to improve wildlife health and control zoonotic diseases.
- CZA, established in 1992 under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, is a statutory autonomous body under the MoEFCCC.
- Part of the National Wildlife Action Plan (2017-31) and follows the One Health approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health.
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| Aims and Objectives |
- Prevent and Control Zoonotic Diseases: Strengthen monitoring and control of diseases.
- Improve Disease Surveillance: Develop systems for early epidemic detection.
- Promote One Health Principles: Integrate human, animal, and environmental health.
- Community Advocacy: Increase awareness on wildlife health and conservation.
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| Programs/Initiatives Under the Policy |
- Wildlife Health Management Unit (WHMU): A dedicated unit to implement wildlife health programs.
- Disease Surveillance and Early Detection: Early detection of diseases, especially in protected areas.
- Biosecurity Protocols: Strengthen measures to minimize disease risks.
- Epidemic Preparedness and Response: Response strategies for wildlife disease outbreaks.
- One Health Approach Integration: Coordination between health sectors for better management.
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| Structural Mandate and Implementation |
- Wildlife Health Management Unit (WHMU) (proposed) to oversee wildlife health programs.
- Collaboration Across Agencies: Coordination with MoEF&CC, Wildlife Institutes, and state wildlife authorities.
- Surveillance and Monitoring: Monitor and track wildlife diseases, with research support from Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI).
- Capacity Building: Training programs for wildlife health professionals.
- Funding and Resources: Significant resources for surveillance, research, and capacity building.
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