Photo: OH Stakeholders Workshop Participants
HEAL attended One Health (OH) stakeholders workshop organized by the EU-funded Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa (COHESA). The workshop, among other things was used to:
- Validate the findings and recommendations from COHESA net mapping and baseline study on One Health in Ethiopia
- Draw suggested actions and roles to address recommended actions
- Advocate for One Health governance and proactive engagement of the education sector
- Establish One Health Think Tank
- Provide platform for networking among like-minded institutions and individuals.
The two days workshop (March 15 – 16, 2023) was attended by representatives of the key public sectors (Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority), WHO, CDC, FAO, NGOs, academic and research institutions and the media.
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Metalign Ayehu
HEAL Regional MEAL Lead
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COHESA One Health workshop in Ethiopia shows strong cross-sector collaboration among health, agriculture, education, wildlife authorities. EU funded initiative validated findings from net mapping and baseline study strengthening governance discussions. Participants from ministries, WHO, CDC, FAO, NGOs, academia, research institutions built coordination toward One Health Think Tank networking among stakeholders.
It’s great to see such collaborative efforts bringing together different sectors for One Health in Ethiopia. Workshops like this really help align priorities and strengthen coordination, especially when multiple stakeholders are involved in shaping practical and actionable outcomes.
The workshop sounds very useful for improving One Health collaboration. It is good to see different sectors working together for better health systems. Such meetings can help build strong coordination and create better solutions for health and environment challenges.
It’s encouraging to see multi-sector collaboration on One Health in Ethiopia. Bringing together health, agriculture, education, and wildlife authorities shows a strong systems approach that can really improve long-term public health outcomes.
It’s encouraging to see initiatives like this workshop bringing together so many key sectors under the One Health approach. The collaboration between health, agriculture, education, and wildlife authorities makes a lot of sense, especially for countries like Ethiopia where public health challenges are often interconnected with environmental and animal health factors. Establishing a Think Tank and improving governance also sounds like a strong step toward long-term coordination. It would be interesting to see how these discussions translate into practical actions on the ground over time.
This workshop highlights the importance of collaboration in advancing the One Health approach in Ethiopia. Bringing together government institutions, international organizations, researchers, and NGOs creates a strong foundation for addressing public health, animal health, and environmental challenges collectively. The establishment of a One Health Think Tank and the focus on networking and governance are especially promising steps toward long-term impact and sustainable solutions.
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Participation in the stakeholder workshop highlighted collaboration and shared commitment to advancing health equity. Engaging diverse voices strengthened dialogue, encouraged innovative approaches, and reinforced collective responsibility toward building sustainable solutions that positively impact communities and future initiatives.
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