Mountain Gorilla Respiratory Disease Dynamics in Rwanda, Africa
About this case study:
This intermediate-level case study leads you into the jungles of Rwanda to help protect both wild gorillas and people. Navigate the delicate ecotourism industry and public relations associated with this situation in this study.
Upon completion of this case study, the trainee will be able to:
- Understand the principles of disease transmission from people to animals.
- Describe the pros and cons of ecotourism with respect to One Health disease risks, conservation strategies, and local community livelihoods.
- Develop a team of experts to solve One Health problem(s).
- List examples of bottom-up and top-down approaches for inspiring community empowerment and prosperity in a developing country setting to solve a disease transmission problem.
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Core Compentency Domains
This material will address the following Core Competency Domains from the One Health Workforce – Next Generation Program:
- Collaboration and Partnership
- Epidemiology and Surveillance
- Infectious Disease Fundamentals and Management
- One Health Concepts and Knowledge
- Outbreak Investigation and Response
- Policy and Advocacy
- Systems Thinking