Collaborations and Governance

These platforms engage diverse stakeholders, including researchers, service providers, private sector entities, and civil society representatives. Read more

 

Education and Research

In our pursuit of Education and Research, we actively seek out educational and research institutions poised to deliver impactful One Health education. Read more

About us

infographicUnder the guidance of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), in partnership with The French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) and ISAAA-AfriCenter (International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications), COHESA aims to build society-wide One Health capacity, able to develop and adapt solutions to the various emerging and on-going One Health threats. It is delivered by national partners who within each country tailor the COHESA activities to meet the local needs and priorities.

This project receives funding from the European Union Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Research and Innovation Programme as part of the African, Caribbean, and Pacific-European Union (ACP-EU) initiative. Additionally, it receives co-funding support from ILRI, CIRAD, and The University of Pretoria. These collaborative efforts empower the One Health Observatory and reinforce the shared dedication to shaping a healthier, more sustainable future for Eastern and Southern Africa.

Where we work

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Locally developed One Health innovations take center stage at regional conference

Innovations that strengthen coordinated national and regional surveillance and response to human and animal health threats took center stage at a recent eastern and southern Afric

Communicating One Health through Art in Massingir District, Mozambique: preliminary research insights

In May 2025, the Communicating One Health (OH) through Science, Art and Society (CASCOH) initiative was launched in Massingir district, Mozambique, to strengthen co

Stakeholders call for more investment in One Health research and systems development

One Health stakeholders and partners in Kenya have highlighted the role of education and governance in identifying shared priorities and building systems that promote collab

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Project: COHESA (Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa)

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