Public Health and Preventive Medicine Unit
The Public Health and Preventive Medicine Unit plays a vital role in safeguarding both animal and human health through disease prevention, zoonotic disease control, food safety promotion, and environmental health initiatives.
The unit operates within the global “One Health” framework which recognizes the strong relationship between animal health, human health, and environmental sustainability. Through research, surveillance, education, and community engagement, the unit contributes to the prevention and control of diseases transmissible between animals and humans.
Areas of Focus
- Zoonotic disease surveillance and control
- Food hygiene and meat inspection
- Preventive veterinary medicine
- Epidemiology and disease outbreak investigations
- Public health awareness programmes
- Environmental and occupational health
- Community-based veterinary interventions
The unit works closely with government agencies, public health organizations, livestock stakeholders, and research institutions to strengthen disease prevention and promote healthier communities.