Historical Context of Zoonotic Diseases
Historically, zoonotic diseases have been a significant public health concern in Africa. The 2013-2016 Ebola epidemic in West Africa, which started with transmission from infected fruit bats to humans, is a harrowing example of how zoonotic diseases can spread quickly and cause widespread death in its wake. The epidemic resulted in over 10,000 deaths and highlighted the need for robust public health measures to prevent and control zoonotic diseases.
