The Tool provides a standard stepwise approach for countries to establish or strengthen a mechanism for multisectoral, One Health coordination to manage zoonotic diseases. It contains ten steps, ranging from convening a steering committee to conducting an impact evaluation.

The tool supports countries in establishing or strengthening a One Health multisectoral coordinated surveillance and information sharing (SIS) system for zoonotic diseases. It provides guidance and a stepwise method for assessing the national structures and mechanisms already in place.