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RatSwim aims to verify whether wastewater can serve as a surveillance tool for zoonotic pathogens circulating in raattus norvegicus, since the systematic capture of rodents is logistically impossible on the scale of genuine surveillance.

Rodents and hantaviruses: monitoring to prevent

13/05/2026

The Andes hantavirus crisis is a reminder of the challenges posed by animal-borne infections with epidemic potential, and of the need to strengthen the prevention, surveillance and detection of zoonotic pathogens. A conversation with Élodie Monchatre-Leroy, head of the RatSWIM…

Bridging science and policy: the WOAH-PREZODE Working Group

28/04/2026

The WOAH-PREZODE Working Group is now established. The group’s objective is to strengthen the translation of scientific evidence into policy and operational action in the field of prevention. The joint working group was officially launched at the One Health Summit…

In Memoriam: Dr. Helen Roberts

17/04/2026

PREZODE would like to express its sincere condolences on the passing of Helen Roberts. Helen was a highly dedicated, engaged and valuable member of the PREZODE community. As a key representative of the United Kingdom within the initiative, she consistently…

Collective commitments for PREZODE at the One Health Summit

15/04/2026

The Summit marked a decisive moment, establishing PREZODE as a truly global initiative for prevention and One Health. Key announcements and commitments were delivered during high-level sessions and side meetings, sustaining its activities and programmes. Held in Lyon on April…

Welcome to Elisabeth Dibongue, our new Secretary General

03/04/2026

A senior public health executive and One Health advocate from Cameroon, Elisabeth Dibongue brings a broad experience in global health governance, multisectoral coordination, emergency management, and public health leadership. Elisabeth Betsi Noma Dibongue has taken office on April 1st, 2026.…

Preventing Pandemics at Source: a One Health Approach, from Local to Global

31/03/2026

Acting upstream: investing in prevention where risk begins On April 6, 2026, PREZODE co-organizes a side event at the One Health Summit in Lyon! Bringing together governments, scientific experts, civil society, donors, and international organizations, this high-level exchange will make…

One Health Festival: Advancing Prevention and One Health in Action

24/03/2026

PREZODE co-organized events in the framework of the 2026 One Health Summit held on April 6-7, 2026.  Across nine events within the “One Health Festival”, PREZODE and its partners showcased concrete, regionally grounded actions that connect science, policy and communities…

Rakuno Gakuen University: Bridging Sustainable Agriculture and One Health

24/03/2026

Hokkaidō, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, is renowned for its magnificent natural environment and is home to Rakuno Gakuen University. The university joined the PREZODE members’ community in 2025. It comprises the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences…

How can we assess the added value and impact of One Health prevention strategies?

24/02/2026

On March 5 2026, PREZODE convened a panel discussion to examine how to define and measure indicators that capture the added value and impact of zoonotic disease prevention. Preventing the emergence of zoonotic diseases is one of the defining challenges…

Policy brief

04/02/2026