NGO: Risk of zoonotic diseases would be lower if wildlife habitats were protected

Wild Africa, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), says the risk of zoonotic diseases would be lower if wildlife habitats were protected.

Borneo, Malaysia Borneo is known for its jungle full of wildlife and preservation of remote tribes. Photo credit: Peter Ptschelinzew—Lonely Planet Image/Getty Images

In a statement on Monday, Linus Unah, West Africa director at Wild Africa, said the recent outbreak of mpox, highlights the need for awareness about zoonotic diseases. The director said trading in bushmeat poses several risks as it can involve exposure to pathogens carried in wild animals.“Widespread bushmeat trade networks can spread pathogens over large areas and habitat disruption increases the likelihood of exposure to never-before encountered pathogens,” the statement reads.

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