A One Health Evaluation of the Surveillance Systems on Tick-Borne Diseases in the Netherlands, Spain and Italy
To identify ideal elements for the monitoring and prevention of tick-borne diseases (TBD), we analysed the surveillance systems in place in the Netherlands, Spain and Italy. We applied a semi-quantitative evaluation to identify outcomes and assess the degree of One Health implementation. Differences...
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| author | Aitor Garcia-Vozmediano Daniele De Meneghi Hein Sprong Aránzazu Portillo José A. Oteo Laura Tomassone |
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| description | To identify ideal elements for the monitoring and prevention of tick-borne diseases (TBD), we analysed the surveillance systems in place in the Netherlands, Spain and Italy. We applied a semi-quantitative evaluation to identify outcomes and assess the degree of One Health implementation. Differences emerged in the surveillance initiatives, as well as the One Health scores. The Dutch surveillance is dominated by a high level of transdisciplinary and trans-sectoral collaboration, enabling communication and data sharing among actors. Different project-based monitoring, research and educational activities are centrally coordinated and the non-scientific community is actively involved. All this yielded measurable health outcomes. In Italy and Spain, TBD surveillance and reporting systems are based on compulsory notification. Law enforcement, alongside dedicated time and availability of economic resources, is fragmented and limited to the most severe health issues. Veterinary and human medicine are the most involved disciplines, with the first prevailing in some contexts. Stakeholders are marginally considered and collaborations limited to local initiatives. Research activities have mostly contributed to gaining knowledge on the distribution of tick vectors and discovery of new pathogens. Although all TBD surveillance plans comply with EU regulations, initiatives characterised by transdisciplinary collaboration may be more effective for the surveillance and prevention of TBD. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-756ca623fc1145fbac81cb59aaaccc8a2023-11-23T19:24:31ZengMDPI AGVeterinary Sciences2306-73812022-09-019950410.3390/vetsci9090504A One Health Evaluation of the Surveillance Systems on Tick-Borne Diseases in the Netherlands, Spain and ItalyAitor Garcia-Vozmediano0Daniele De Meneghi1Hein Sprong2Aránzazu Portillo3José A. Oteo4Laura Tomassone5Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, L. go Braccini, 2, 10095 Grugliasco, TO, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, L. go Braccini, 2, 10095 Grugliasco, TO, ItalyCentre for Infectious Disease Control, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Antonie van Leeuwenhoeklaan 9, 3720 MA Bilthoven, The NetherlandsCenter of Rickettsiosis and Arthropod-Borne Diseases (CRETAV), Department of Infectious Diseases, San Pedro University Hospital-Center for Biomedical Research of La Rioja (CIBIR), Calle Piqueras 98, 26006 Logroño, La Rioja, SpainCenter of Rickettsiosis and Arthropod-Borne Diseases (CRETAV), Department of Infectious Diseases, San Pedro University Hospital-Center for Biomedical Research of La Rioja (CIBIR), Calle Piqueras 98, 26006 Logroño, La Rioja, SpainDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, L. go Braccini, 2, 10095 Grugliasco, TO, ItalyTo identify ideal elements for the monitoring and prevention of tick-borne diseases (TBD), we analysed the surveillance systems in place in the Netherlands, Spain and Italy. We applied a semi-quantitative evaluation to identify outcomes and assess the degree of One Health implementation. Differences emerged in the surveillance initiatives, as well as the One Health scores. The Dutch surveillance is dominated by a high level of transdisciplinary and trans-sectoral collaboration, enabling communication and data sharing among actors. Different project-based monitoring, research and educational activities are centrally coordinated and the non-scientific community is actively involved. All this yielded measurable health outcomes. In Italy and Spain, TBD surveillance and reporting systems are based on compulsory notification. Law enforcement, alongside dedicated time and availability of economic resources, is fragmented and limited to the most severe health issues. Veterinary and human medicine are the most involved disciplines, with the first prevailing in some contexts. Stakeholders are marginally considered and collaborations limited to local initiatives. Research activities have mostly contributed to gaining knowledge on the distribution of tick vectors and discovery of new pathogens. Although all TBD surveillance plans comply with EU regulations, initiatives characterised by transdisciplinary collaboration may be more effective for the surveillance and prevention of TBD.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/9/9/504One Health Evaluationsurveillancetick-borne diseasestransdisciplinary collaborationNEOH framework |
| spellingShingle | Aitor Garcia-Vozmediano Daniele De Meneghi Hein Sprong Aránzazu Portillo José A. Oteo Laura Tomassone A One Health Evaluation of the Surveillance Systems on Tick-Borne Diseases in the Netherlands, Spain and Italy Veterinary Sciences One Health Evaluation surveillance tick-borne diseases transdisciplinary collaboration NEOH framework |
| title | A One Health Evaluation of the Surveillance Systems on Tick-Borne Diseases in the Netherlands, Spain and Italy |
| title_full | A One Health Evaluation of the Surveillance Systems on Tick-Borne Diseases in the Netherlands, Spain and Italy |
| title_fullStr | A One Health Evaluation of the Surveillance Systems on Tick-Borne Diseases in the Netherlands, Spain and Italy |
| title_full_unstemmed | A One Health Evaluation of the Surveillance Systems on Tick-Borne Diseases in the Netherlands, Spain and Italy |
| title_short | A One Health Evaluation of the Surveillance Systems on Tick-Borne Diseases in the Netherlands, Spain and Italy |
| title_sort | one health evaluation of the surveillance systems on tick borne diseases in the netherlands spain and italy |
| topic | One Health Evaluation surveillance tick-borne diseases transdisciplinary collaboration NEOH framework |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/9/9/504 |
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