WOAH's World Animal Health Information System (WAHIS) provides real-time data on the global occurrence of animal diseases, including those transmissible to humans, known as _____.
- epidemics
- pandemics
- zoonoses
- endemics
Answer: zoonoses
Zoonoses are infectious diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans (e.g., rabies, avian influenza, Ebola). WAHIS monitors and reports on these diseases globally, supporting early warning, prevention, and control under the One Health approach.