Importance of Zoological Research in Public Health and Disease Control

Abstract

Zoological research plays a significant role in protecting public health and controlling diseases by studying animals, vectors, parasites, pathogens, and their interactions with humans and the environment. Many infectious diseases such as malaria, dengue, rabies, COVID-19, and zoonotic infections originate from animals or are transmitted through animal vectors. Zoological studies help identify disease-causing organisms, understand transmission mechanisms, and develop preventive and control measures. The present methodological paper highlights the importance of zoological research in disease surveillance, vector control, environmental health, epidemiology, and public awareness. The study adopts a descriptive and analytical research methodology based on secondary data collected from books, journals, reports, and scientific publications. The paper concludes that zoological research is essential for maintaining public health, controlling epidemics, improving environmental sanitation, and supporting sustainable healthcare systems.