Over 9% of land at high risk for animal-to-human disease
A study in Science Advances found that over 9% of global land is at high risk for zoonotic disease outbreaks, mainly due to climate change. Latin America and Oceania are most affected. An ICMR study revealed 8.3% of outbreaks in India (2018-2023) were zoonotic, with most occurring during the monsoon season. Experts urge stronger surveillance.