**Fatshimetrie: Raising awareness on the fight against diseases of wildlife origin**
Raising awareness on the fight against diseases of wildlife origin is a crucial issue. In an increasingly interconnected world, where the boundaries between the different spheres of human, animal and environmental health are blurring, it is imperative to adopt a global approach to prevent the spread of these diseases.
The highlight of the commutative ceremony of the international “Fatshimetrie” day highlights the importance of the “One Health” approach in our communities. The World Health Organization and the National Institute of Public Health jointly launched an urgent appeal to local communities in the DRC to actively engage in the fight against diseases of wildlife origin.
The various actors present at this event stressed the need for close collaboration between all sectors involved, whether environmentalists, veterinarians or doctors. By actively involving the community, it is possible to develop effective strategies to combat these diseases at their source.
Nadège Ngombe Kabamba, CCUS coordinator, emphasizes the central role of the community in disease prevention. According to her, the initiative must start at the family level and extend to the entire community. Strengthened multi-sectoral collaboration is necessary to ensure optimal results.
Mukenyi Badibanga, Deputy Director General of INSP, emphasizes the importance of raising awareness among the population about the risks of contamination by diseases of wild origin. He emphasizes that the One Health organization plays a key role in this mission by taking into account all aspects of this problem.
In conclusion, awareness-raising and mobilization of local communities are essential levers in the fight against diseases of wild origin. By adopting a cross-cutting approach and encouraging collaboration between the different actors, it is possible to stop the spread of these diseases and protect public health. International Fatshimetry Day represents a unique opportunity to strengthen these actions and work together for a healthier and more secure future.