Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) continue to pose significant threats to global public health. The emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases present a pressing challenge to global healthcare systems, economies, and societies. These diseases, often zoonotic in origin, can rapidly spread across borders due to globalization, urbanization, and climate change. The surge in diseases transmitted from animals to humans, such as COVID-19, Ebola, and Zika, underscores the critical need to understand the mechanisms driving the spread of zoonotic diseases. These health crises not only challenge medical infrastructure but also highlight significant vulnerabilities in public health preparedness and response strategies.

This Research Topic aims to explore the complex challenges and recent advancements in combating EIDs as critical public health concerns. Emphasizing a multifaceted approach, this research topic will look into the epidemiology, pathogen biology, and ecological driving forces behind disease outbreaks, while evaluating current public health responses. The goal is to furnish stakeholders with a well-rounded perspective to enhance future prevention, control, and treatment strategies for EIDs.

To gather further insights in managing EIDs under the influence of climate change, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

· Ecological and socio-economic drivers of zoonotic spillovers
· Climate variability and its effects on vectors and hosts
· Environmental impacts on the emergence and spread of infectious diseases
· Innovative methods for disease monitoring and outbreak prediction
· Integrating climate and health data for improved public health surveillance
· Innovative diagnostic and treatment tools and strategies
· Challenges and breakthroughs in vaccine development and rollout during emergencies

These insights will be crucial for shaping public health policies, guiding future research initiatives, and enhancing clinical practices to better manage and prevent the spread of EIDs on a global scale.

We welcome Original Research articles, Reviews, Mini reviews, Methods, Perspectives and Brief Research Reports.

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