Spread of infectious diseases being propelled by globalisation

An infectious disease originating in the wildlife in the deep jungles on the continent of Africa can find its way clear across the globe to the North American continent in a matter of hours, thanks to the convenient, easy, continuous flow of fast-paced transportation. That’s the pitfall of globalisation.

Globalisation, in essence, is the process of interaction and integration of people and cultures across the world. With modernisation and technological advancement, which has led to a shrinking world, the ease of travel and communication has readily caused accessible import and export of everything, including infectious and sometimes deadly diseases.

Over the ages, global health epidemics across the world, such as HIV/AIDS, have been testament to how true this reality is.

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