Important statistics
75% of emerging human diseases
are zoonotic (animal to human)
300% increase in outbreaks
seen in zoonotic diseases over the past 30 years
~2.5 billion cases of illness and 2.7 million deaths
from zoonoses every year
540,000 - 850,000 unknown viruses
existing in nature are estimated to be zoonotic
Impact
Prevent-Detect-Respond-Recover
The mission in development is aiming for:- A higher level of health security for Australia and the Asia-Pacific region;
- Increased sovereign capabilities and supply chain integrity;
- Opportunities for jobs and growth; and
- Less of an economic and social impact from future outbreaks.
Impact
Prevent-Detect-Respond-Recover
The mission in development is aiming for:- A higher level of health security for Australia and the Asia-Pacific region;
- Increased sovereign capabilities and supply chain integrity;
- Opportunities for jobs and growth; and
- Less of an economic and social impact from future outbreaks.