Pathogens carried by wildlife pose major threats to biodiversity, livestock health, and public health. The Asia-Pacific region, designated as a biodiversity hotspot, also has high densities of humans and livestock, creating an environment in which pathogens can be easily transferred among wildlife, livestock, and humans. Thus, in the Asia-Pacific region, enhancing the exchange of information about wildlife infectious diseases can address biodiversity conservation, livestock health, and public health issues as well as contribute to the establishment of an early warning system for the next pandemic. In this context, the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) supports the networking of wildlife health experts in the region. Moreover, the Asian Society for Conservation Medicine (ASCM) facilitates the exchange of academic information about wildlife infectious diseases.
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