One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) began in February 2016 as MyAnimalMyHealth, a blog founded by Dr. Kikiope Oluwarore, a veterinarian and One Health professional. The blog provided news and insights on the interconnections between animal and public health, quickly gaining traction among professionals and the general public.
As readership and influence grew, the platform evolved beyond storytelling into investigative journalism and health advocacy, delivering impactful projects such as:
These projects marked a turning point, transforming a blog into a movement for integrated health, research, and advocacy.
Therefore, on June 21, 2019, OHDI was formally registered as a nonprofit organization with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria (CAC/IT/NO 130955) and officially began operations on 1st January 2020. With this milestone, OHDI expanded its mission to encompass the full spectrum of human, animal, plant, and environmental health, applying the One Health approach to advance public health and sustainable development.
Today, OHDI implements local, pan-African, and international programs, leading research, digital innovation, and policy advocacy that strengthen health systems, improves agricultural and ecosystem resilience with sustainable development outcomes and impact. What began as a blog has grown into a global nonprofit shaping the future of One Health integration across Africa and beyond.
Dr. Kikiope Oluwarore is a veterinarian, One Health expert, and development leader with over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience advancing health and sustainability across Africa and beyond. She holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M) from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Global Health and Infectious Diseases from the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Dr. Oluwarore has served as a consultant to several international organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC), African Union–Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), Chronos Sustainability, Animal Advocacy Africa (AAA), and the Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW), among others. Her expertise spans global health security, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biosecurity, climate resilience, health systems strengthening, animal welfare, sustainable food systems, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies.
As the Founder and Executive Director of the One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI), she leads a growing global team driving integrated, evidence-based, and technology-powered One Health solutions that promote health, wellbeing, and sustainable development for all.
