An integrated tool for global disease surveillance early warning and disease control.

Early warning for disease outbreaks at the global level and the communication of the spread of pathogens into new areas are essential elements to effectively contain and control transboundary animal diseases (TADs),including zoonoses. To enhance early warning and response to TADs and support their progressive control and elimination, FAO's Emergency Prevention System (EMPRES) has developed a web-based platform, the Global Animal Disease Information System (EMPRES-i) to collect reliable information on animal disease outbreaks and surveillance activities of EMPRES priority diseases. Disease data can be stored in a standard format, analyzed and shared in a timely manner with FAO animal health officers, collaborating institutions, FAO partners and the public, through a public web-interface.