Frontiers in Public Health
Empowering women for health security in India: a One Health cascade training model for strengthening biosecurity through women veterinarians and farmers
Introduction Zoonotic diseases remain a significant public health threat in India, where human–animal interactions are frequent due to its dense population and distinct agricultural economy that lends itself to an increased risk of zoonotic spillover of high-consequence pathogens. Despite policy initiatives promoting One Health approaches, barriers like limited awareness and inadequate biosecurity practices persist. Women farmers play crucial yet under-recognized roles in livestock management but have limited acces …