The latest news from EcoHealth Alliance en-us Copyright 2012, EcoHealth Alliance http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/ Sabah Wildlife Department, Danau Girang Field Centre and EcoHealth Alliance recently organized a one-day training workshop on zoonotic diseases at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park. Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 EDT http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/241-multi-organizational_zoonotic_disease_workshop http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/241-multi-organizational_zoonotic_disease_workshop http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/241-multi-organizational_zoonotic_disease_workshop EcoHealth Alliance presents at the Convention on Biological Diversity. Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 EDT http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/240-ecohealth_alliance_participates_in_convention_on_biological_diversity http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/240-ecohealth_alliance_participates_in_convention_on_biological_diversity http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/240-ecohealth_alliance_participates_in_convention_on_biological_diversity On Tuesday, April 24th, EcoHealth Alliance held its annual spring gala at the Rubin Museum of Art in NYC. Click to view photos from our gala! Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EDT http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/239-view_the_photos_from_ecohealth_alliances_spring_gala http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/239-view_the_photos_from_ecohealth_alliances_spring_gala http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/239-view_the_photos_from_ecohealth_alliances_spring_gala Are animals good for us? Several studies suggest that our chances of picking up an animal disease are reduced if we are surrounded by a variety of species – the thinking goes that abundant animal life acts a pool that prevents the disease from jumping to people. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EDT http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/238-saving_species_could_keep_humans_healthy-i_new_scientist_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/238-saving_species_could_keep_humans_healthy-i_new_scientist_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/238-saving_species_could_keep_humans_healthy-i_new_scientist_i EcoHealth Alliance partner, Patricia Moehlman, was awarded a Citation of Excellence by the IUCN Species Specialist Commission (SSC) Chairs this past February in recognition of her long-term chairing of the SSC Equid Specialist Group. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EDT http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/237-dr_patricia_moehlman_awarded_citation_of_excellence_by_iucn http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/237-dr_patricia_moehlman_awarded_citation_of_excellence_by_iucn http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/237-dr_patricia_moehlman_awarded_citation_of_excellence_by_iucn A new subtype of the virus is discovered in Central American bats. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/235-bats_harbour_influenza-i_nature_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/235-bats_harbour_influenza-i_nature_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/235-bats_harbour_influenza-i_nature_i Bats are a "largely unknown, under investigated, poorly understood, now-definitive vector for new emerging viruses. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/233-bats_increasingly_seen_as_vectors-i_javma_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/233-bats_increasingly_seen_as_vectors-i_javma_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/233-bats_increasingly_seen_as_vectors-i_javma_i The increasingly global interactions of people, animals, and environments creates the "perfect microbial storm." Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/234-wildlife_trade_susceptibility_amplify_food_risks-i_javma_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/234-wildlife_trade_susceptibility_amplify_food_risks-i_javma_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/234-wildlife_trade_susceptibility_amplify_food_risks-i_javma_i One-on-One with Steve Adubato is broadcast on Channel 13 in NYC. Watch the interview featuring Dr. William Karesh, Vice President for Health and Policy at EcoHealth Alliance. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/232-watch_the_one-on-one_interview_featuring_dr_william_karesh http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/232-watch_the_one-on-one_interview_featuring_dr_william_karesh http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/232-watch_the_one-on-one_interview_featuring_dr_william_karesh A shifting global climate pattern could portend a flu pandemic, and possibly an opportunity to stop the virus early, a study suggests. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/229-flu_pandemic_climate_pattern_may_be_linked_study_says-i_the_huffington_post_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/229-flu_pandemic_climate_pattern_may_be_linked_study_says-i_the_huffington_post_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/229-flu_pandemic_climate_pattern_may_be_linked_study_says-i_the_huffington_post_i Bloody, raw, smoked or dried, untold thousands of pounds monkey parts, giant African cane rats and other illegal “bush meat” slips into the United States each year. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/230-cdc_expands_bush_meat_tests_for_viruses-i_the_washington_post_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/230-cdc_expands_bush_meat_tests_for_viruses-i_the_washington_post_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/230-cdc_expands_bush_meat_tests_for_viruses-i_the_washington_post_i Viruses that are potentially harmful to human health have been identified in illegally imported meat from primates, according to a new study. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/231-illegal_meat_imports_carry_viruses_threaten_health-i_livescience_com_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/231-illegal_meat_imports_carry_viruses_threaten_health-i_livescience_com_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/231-illegal_meat_imports_carry_viruses_threaten_health-i_livescience_com_i Thousands of pounds of primate parts, rodents and other dry, smoked or raw animals -- so-called "bushmeat" -- are smuggled into the United States as food every year, frequently hidden inside cases of similarly stinky but legal fish. Scientists now warn that the increasing practice may also be bringing deadly disease into the country. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/228-bushmeat_trade_may_import_disease_study_suggests-i_the_huffington_post_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/228-bushmeat_trade_may_import_disease_study_suggests-i_the_huffington_post_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/228-bushmeat_trade_may_import_disease_study_suggests-i_the_huffington_post_i Scientists have documented potentially dangerous viruses entering the U.S. through illegally imported wildlife products. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/227-confiscated_bushmeat_poses_virus_threat-i_bbc_news_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/227-confiscated_bushmeat_poses_virus_threat-i_bbc_news_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/227-confiscated_bushmeat_poses_virus_threat-i_bbc_news_i EcoHealth Alliance and its scientific collaborators complete pilot study to identify disease threats from confiscated bushmeat at major U.S. airports. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/226-any_deadly_viruses_to_declare-i_discover_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/226-any_deadly_viruses_to_declare-i_discover_i http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/news/226-any_deadly_viruses_to_declare-i_discover_i