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VACANCY: Program Officer (Sustainable Food Systems)

One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) is a non-profit organization that works to address correlated issues of human, animal, and environmental health using the integrated “One Health” approach. Our mission is rooted in the evidence that public health and sustainable …

The Role of the One Health Approach in Combating Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) continue to pose significant health, economic, and social burdens, particularly on vulnerable communities across Africa. NTDs primarily affect impoverished populations with limited access to healthcare, clean water, and proper sanitation. Given their intricate links to human …

Empowering African Youths for AMR Communication

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health crisis, with an estimated 327,000 deaths in Nigeria alone in 2019, greater than deaths from enteric and respiratory infections, tuberculosis, maternal and neonatal disorders, NTDs, and cardiovascular diseases. As a threat that …

Transforming Poultry Farming: OHDI’s Hen Welfare and Cage-Free Advocacy Workshop in Kwara State

Imagine a society where the health and welfare of farmed animals are given top priority, devoid of suffering and allowing them to exhibit their natural behaviours. This isn’t just a dream, it’s the future we are working towards. On 8 …

INTRODUCING OUR AFRICA FISH WELFARE FELLOWS

One Health Development and Initiative (OHDI) is delighted to announce the first cohort of the Africa Fish Welfare (AFIWEL) Fellowship. This group of eight aquaculture experts were selected from over 250 applications received across the continent. They will be representing …

The Impact of Climate Change on Zoonotic Disease Transmission

THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON ZOONOTIC DISEASE TRANSMISSION Zoonotic diseases, which are transmitted between animals and humans, represent a significant public health challenge. These diseases account for nearly 60% of emerging infectious diseases, with approximately 70% originating from wildlife. …

ENGAGING LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE: A CALL FOR INCLUSIVE ACTION

ENGAGING LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE: A CALL FOR INCLUSIVE ACTION The global threat of antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a top global threat to human and animal health, the environment, food and nutrition, economic development …

VETERINARY MEDICINE AND ONE HEALTH

Veterinary medicine plays a crucial role at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health, embodying the essence of the One Health approach. On this International Day of Veterinary Medicine, we celebrate the crucial contributions of veterinarians worldwide and shed …

Microplastics: A Hidden Threat to Marine Life and Food Safety

Microplastics: A Hidden Threat to Marine Life and Food Safety Plastic pollution is a big threat to our oceans and marine life. It’s constantly contaminating the water and harming animals on a large scale. Around 8 to 10 million metric …

Announcing Our 2024 Global One Health Interns

The One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) is thrilled to introduce the first cohort of global interns selected for the One Health Intern Program (OHI). The 10 outstanding professionals were selected from a pool of over 700 applications received across …

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