ONE HEALTH APPROACH TO URBAN SLUMS

The urban settlements of Kathmandu have grown rapidly in recent years, mostly as a result of migration from Nepal’s rural areas. The living conditions in the settlements can be poor, and some residents have little access to basic health services.

The UC Davis One Health Institute has been working with The Center for Molecular Dynamics, Nepal to do surveillance to detect zoonotic viruses in areas where there’s a high level of interaction between wildlife and humans. The work is part of the PREDICT project, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).