01763nas a2200229   4500000000100000008004100001260005200042653002000094653003900114653002200153653002400175653001000199100001500209700001200224700001500236245011600251856015700367300000800524490000900532520097800541022001401519       2024                            d  bHamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)10aArmed Conflicts10aNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs)10aZoonotic diseases10aOne Health approach10aSudan1 aMohammed A1 aAhmed M1 aIbrahim NA00aSudan’s neglected tropical zoonotic diseases: A One-Health approach in the face of the current armed conflict  uhttps://www.qscience.com/docserver/fulltext/qjph/2024/1/qjph.2024.7.pdf?expires=1727083292&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=D43493256B7C992F1451903A723CA6E4  a1-40 v20243 a<p>This commentary explores the detrimental impact of the recent armed conflict in Sudan on neglected tropical zoonotic diseases (NTZDs). Sudan is already grappling with a substantial NTZD burden due to historical conflicts and natural disasters. However, the current conflict has exacerbated the situation by hindering healthcare access, displacing populations, and worsening socio-economic conditions. These factors create a breeding ground for a surge in NTZD outbreaks, particularly during the months of the rainy season (June–September). The commentary emphasizes the urgent need for a One-Health approach to combat this impending public health crisis. This approach requires a multifaceted strategy encompassing integrated surveillance, enhanced diagnostic capabilities, robust emergency preparedness, and investment in workforce training. Community engagement and vector control measures are also crucial for mitigating the spread of these zoonotic diseases.</p>
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