Zoonosis is the transmission of pathogens between animals and humans, causing Zoonotic Diseases like rabies, SARS, MERS, and Covid-19.

World Zoonoses Day is observed on July 6 to raise awareness about these diseases, their prevention, and actions to take when exposed.

The rise in zoonotic diseases is linked to urbanization, deforestation, and climate change, which increase human-wildlife interactions.

July 6 also marks Louis Pasteur's successful rabies vaccine administration in 1885.