Data from: Multisectoral approach in zoonotic disease surveillance

Zoonoses are naturally transmissible between humans and animals. Globally,
they account for more than 60% of human infections, 75% of emerging
infections, 2.7 million human deaths, and 10% of the total DALYs lost
yearly in Africa. In the last three decades, Kenya has had sporadic
outbreaks of zoonoses. To increase the speed of reporting and efficiencies
in detection and control, a multi-sectoral collaboration in zoonotic
disease surveillance (MZDS) between human and animal health workers is
essential. In an effort, Zoonotic disease unit (ZDU) in Kenya has been
established at national and county levels. A cross sectional study was
carried out to determine the level of utilization of multisectoral
collaboration and its associated determinants in zoonotic disease
surveillance among animal and human healthcare workers in Nakuru County.
Quantitative data was gathered from 102 participants and quantitative data
from 5 key informants. To test for significant differences, Chi-square and
independent t-test were used. MZDS utilization level was 16% and the
factors associated with higher utilization include; knowing what MZDS
entails, education level, sector affiliation, trainings, supportive
infrastructure and data storage. Lack of financing and poor coordination
are hindrances to MZDS. In conclusion, there is need to finance MZDS
activities, strengthen coordination mechanisms, carry out more
sensitization and trainings among animal and human healthcare.