Strong surveillance systems are essential to provide decision-makers with quality and timely information on the status of animal diseases in a country, enabling them to develop effective disease control programmes and respond rapidly to emerging threats to livestock and public health.
The Tripartite (FAO-WHO-WOAH) Surveillance and Information Sharing Operational Tool (SIS OT) uses a collaborative approach for effective surveillance - sharing information between all relevant sectors and disciplines responsible for human, animal and environmental health. SIS OT provides a tailored development plan to build coordinated surveillance capacities for zoonotic diseases, linking to over 100 resources that countries can use based on their capacities.
Benefits of the SIS OT
It supports countries in providing:
- A detailed assessment of the existing level of capacity for coordinated surveillance of zoonotic diseases and information sharing between all the relevant sectors, based on a framework of necessary activities and requirements
- A prioritized list of activities, action plan and timeline to advance development for coordinated surveillance
- Suitable tools and resources to accomplish the prioritized list, based on nationally established priorities and unique situational needs
FAO provides support in establishing and strengthening the coordinated One Health surveillance and information sharing systems among animal health, human health, environment and other relevant sectors, in close collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
The coordinated One Health surveillance and information sharing systems will organize interaction across sectors; provide a joint platform for sharing, visualizing and analyzing data; rapidly identify zoonotic disease events for early warning; coordinate prevention and response efforts; and increase resilience against endemic and emerging health threats.
First pilot (hybrid) workshop on SIS OT in Indonesia in 2021. ©FAO/Yin Myo Aye
Publications
Countries implemented SIS OT in the region
- Indonesia