Sustainable Health Practices for Emerging Tropical Diseases

Dr. Sylvester Chibueze IzahDr. Izah is a distinguished faculty member at Bayelsa Medical University in Yenagoa,Nigeria. Dr. Izah holds dual Ph.D. in Public Health, and Applied Microbiology and Environmental Health, an M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology, and a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Niger Delta University, Nigeria. In addition to his teaching role, he holds the position of Assistant Director of Academic Planning, Research, and Innovations at the university. Dr. Izah is a licensed environmental health specialist in Nigeria. His expertise spans various disciplines including the assessment and management of air, soil, and water quality, as well as toxicology, hygiene, sanitation, food science, waste management, biodiversity, infectious diseases, public and environmental health, one health, and sustainability. Dr. Izah’s academic prowess is highlighted by an impressive research and publication portfolio, which includes more than 400 peer-reviewed publications. His work extends to the publication of edited/authored books, book chapters and journal articles with renowned publishers.Dr. Matthew Chidozie OgwuDr. Ogwu is an interdisciplinary environmental scientist and Assistant Professor of Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University, USA. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Seoul National University, South Korea, and degrees in Plant Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Benin, Nigeria. Dr. Ogwu’s expertise spans integrated ecology, environmental health, and sustainability science, focusing on One Health and EcoHealth frameworks. His research includes natural resource management, microbiome applications in health and agriculture, environmental monitoring, and food waste valorization. An award-winning mentor and educator, Dr. Ogwu has published widely, including journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes with Springer, Wiley, Taylor and Francis and Elsevier. He is committed to participatory and decolonial approaches in environmental and human health governance, working with communities in the Global South and the United States to advance sustainability and foster the next generation of environmental leaders. His works continue to advance convergence research approaches integrating One Health and EcoHealth perspectives to address complex sustainability and health challenges globally.

• .- Introductory Chapter: The Role of Sustainable Practices in Combatting Emerging Tropical Diseases..- Zika Virus: Sustainable Strategies for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Monitoring..- Dengue Fever: Integrated Approaches for Sustainable Disease Management..- Chikungunya Virus: Building Resilient Systems for Diagnosis and Care..- Nipah Virus: Preparedness and Sustainable Monitoring Practices..- Rift Valley Fever: Resilient Surveillance and Control Measures..- Ebola Virus Disease (EVD): Sustainability in Outbreak Management..- Yellow Fever: Developing Long-Term Vaccination and Control Strategies..- Leishmaniasis: Promoting Equitable and Sustainable Treatment Models..- West Nile Virus: Community-Centered Approaches to Early Detection and Management..- Trypanosomiasis (African Sleeping Sickness): Building Sustainable Care Models..- Monkeypox: Sustainable Containment and Response Mechanisms..- Marburg Virus: Sustainable Innovations in Diagnostics and Public Health..- Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia): Sustainable Disease Control in Aquatic Environments..- Japanese Encephalitis: Long-Term Strategies for Disease Surveillance.