One health strategy in prevention and control of parasitic zoonosis globally and Indonesia-from theory to practice: a mini-review

Abstract

Infections caused by parasites infect millions of people worldwide, especially in developing countries. Most parasites have a life cycle that lives in hosts (animals or humans) and the environment; thus, the One Health approach is an advanced strategy to overcome these challenges. Recently, One Health has become important as it considers several factors of the connection between humans, animals and the environment. This study aims to understand the One Health Approach as a strategy to prevent and control parasitic zoonosis globally and in Indonesia. We used a literature review using PubMed and Google Scholar based on PRISMA guidelines. Our review identified 22 recommendations and applications of the One Health strategy to handle zoonotic parasitic diseases globally and in Indonesia. There are theoretical and practical gaps in the implementation of this strategy. Further studies are needed to implement better One Health of combating parasitic zoonosis globally and in Indonesia.