Zoo-WIN” – Winning over Zoonosis: A Digital Leap Towards Zoonosis prevention in India
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https://doi.org/10.56450/JEFI.2025.v3i02.011Keywords:
Rabies Vaccines, Rabies, Antivenins, Public Health, Digital Health, Snake Bites, One Health, Zoonoses, Government, Health Services AccessibilityAbstract
Zoo-WIN is a pioneering digital platform launched by the Government of India to address the critical public health threats of rabies and snakebite envenomation. Developed by NCDC with UNDP support, It facilitates real-time monitoring of anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) and anti-snake venom (ASV) inventory, promoting fair and timely distribution, particularly in areas with limited healthcare access. Aligned with NAPRE and NAPSE, Zoo-WIN strengthens surveillance, supports data-driven planning, empowers primary care facilities, and fosters One Health collaboration. Its transformative potential lies in bridging urban-rural disparities, enhancing public awareness, and optimizing response to zoonotic threats. Zoo-WIN marks a significant leap in digital health innovation for zoonosis prevention in India.
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