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Uncovering the not-so-obvious need for One Health in University Curriculum: the MUST Faculty of Science Experience
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) have today embarked on a four-day adventure of integrating RCCE competencies and principles in curricula in the Faculty of Science. Over 10 senior faculty, including the current and past deans are attending the...
A Mentored Experiential Learning Training like no other: The Uganda-Kenya Cross-Learning and intervention Co-Creation Experience
Over 70 enthusiastic professionals and academics from six African countries converged on Busia District (Uganda) and Busia County (Kenya), in a bid to learn, identify and co-create interventions that can effectively address RCCE issues related to rabies and Mpox. ...
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY IMPACT AT A GLANCE: A LOOK INTO WHAT SOME OF THE AFROHUN TAMAR and TAPROD AWARD BENEFICIES SHOWCASED
AT THE AFROHUN -UGANDA SYMPOSIUM, 2024 AFROHUN – Uganda recently organized a One Health Symposium aimed to mark the climax of one health initiatives, transformative activities implemented at national and sub national level. The symposium was combined with the 18th...
AFROHUN Uganda Appreciates Faculty for Long Years of Excellent Service and Mentorship
At the just concluded 18th Joint Annual Scientific Health Conference, organized by the Makerere University College of Health Sciences and partners, AFROHUN Uganda organized a One Health symposium, alongside the main event. This is the first in what the Country Chapter...
The Transformative Power of the AFROHUN RCCE Training in Kilosa Tanzania
By Alphonce James Mutinda Background:Alphonce James Mutinda, a distinguished public health officer from Kenya, Government of Makueni County has dedicated his career to enhancing community health standards through education and innovative public health practices. With...
Empowering Women’s Associations for Rabies Control: A success Story of the Parakuyo village in Tanzania
Background In Parakuyo Village, Parakuyo ward in Tanzania, rabies poses a severe public health threat, mainly affecting children and community members who are unaware of proper rabies prevention measures. High numbers of stray dogs with unknown vaccination status...
Students Gain one Health Competencies and Raise Community Awareness on Rabies in Tororo District,Uganda Rabies
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One Health: Leaving No One Behind
By Faraja Lupogo My name is Dr Faraja Lupogo from Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma and a trainee in MSc in Monitoring and Evaluation at Uganda Martyr University (UMU). Working as a doctor in Tanzania, I have seen several school children dying from Rabies. The trend...
Integrating dog rabies vaccination into Pastoralist livestock pathways in Kilosa, Tanzania
By Getrude Shepelo – Kenya In Kilosa District, a majority of residents are pastoralists who practice extensive livestock grazing, often moving from place to place to find pasture and water. Dogs are integral to this community, typically accompanying cattle herds in...
Leveraging Local Structures for Effective Health Programs: A Kilosa Success Story
By Magreth Angelus, MD - Shree Hindu Mandal Research & Training During my stay in Kilosa for the RCCE experiential learning program, I observed several significant health challenges including high number of stray dogs and widespread lack of awareness about rabies...
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AFROHUN One Health Digest Vol 3 No 2
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OH Digest March 2022
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AFROHUN STUDENTS COVID-19 DIGITAL AWARENESS CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
After some anxiety following a prolonged wait, the winning submissions for the Students COVID-19 Digital Awareness Challenge have been determined and announced. In the video category, the winners are; Kenya Students’ One Health Innovations Club, followed by Ethiopia...