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Explore the complex intersection of public health, food systems, and disease transmission in this 55-minute webinar from the American Society for Microbiology's Journal of Virology Seminar Series. Learn from Dr. Frida E. Sparaciari as she examines the zoonotic disease risks present in traditional food markets (TFMs), where humans, animals, and environmental factors converge in ways that can facilitate pathogen emergence and transmission. Discover how these culturally and economically vital markets, which support millions of livelihoods worldwide, present unique challenges for disease surveillance and prevention. Gain insights into the specific zoonotic pathogens and risk factors associated with TFM environments, understand how current market practices and systems contribute to disease emergence, and explore evidence-based approaches for risk assessment. Examine how targeted surveillance strategies and One Health approaches can be implemented to detect and mitigate zoonotic disease risks while preserving the essential cultural and economic functions of these markets. Understand the balance between maintaining food security and cultural traditions while implementing effective public health measures to prevent future disease outbreaks.
