One Health Curriculum Review Workshop Program

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One Health Curriculum Review Workshop Program

One Health Curriculum Review Workshop Program

Nairobi, August 5, 2025 – The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Nairobi, has officially launched a three-day One Health Curriculum Review Workshop at IBIS Hotel, Westlands. The event, opened by the department chair, Dr. Marianne Mureithi, brings together leading experts and educators from multiple Kenyan universities, research institutions, and health organizations to reimagine postgraduate training for emerging global health challenges.

Supported by COHESA and partner institutions, the workshop aims to align the Master of Science (MSc) programs in Medical Microbiology and Tropical & Infectious Diseases with One Health principles, ensuring graduates are better equipped to address complex health threats at the human-animal-environment interface.

In her opening remarks, Dr. Mureithi emphasized the urgency of transforming curricula to meet the demands of an interconnected health ecosystem:

“Our goal is to train professionals who can effectively tackle antimicrobial resistance, pandemic preparedness, climate-health interactions, and other pressing health challenges through a truly integrated One Health lens,” she said.

In her keynote presentation, Prof. Salome Bukachi addressed why one health is critical for postgraduate medical training. She mentioned:

“For decades we have been working on different pieces of the health puzzle each in our own discipline. We need to go from pieces to the full picture-Human Health, Animal Health and Environmental Health.”

The workshop features significant contributions from faculty and researchers across Kenya, Somalia and the US, including experts from Moi University, University of Eldoret, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Meru University, Jaramogi Oginga Teaching and Referal Hospital, Jaramogi Oginga University of Science and Technology, Red Cross, ILRI, AMREF Teaching University, Egerton University, Pwani University, Kenyatta National Hospital, Baraton University, Simard University Somalia, KRCS, and other partner institutions. Distinguished facilitators and speakers, such as Prof. Salome Bukachi, Prof. Omu Anzala, Prof. David Odongo, Prof. Lillian Omutoko, Dr. Florence Mutua and Dr. Winnie Mutai, Dr. Moses Masika, are leading discussions on advancing One Health education, integrating digital health innovations, and fostering interdisciplinary research.

Over the course of three days, participants will:

  • Map existing course content against One Health competencies.
  • Redesign core and elective modules to include emerging topics such as antimicrobial resistance, digital disease surveillance, and climate-health links.
  • Develop an implementation roadmap and mentorship framework to ensure long-term sustainability of the revised curriculum.

The workshop also includes collaborative sessions with representatives from Kenyan universities, ensuring cross-institutional harmonization of training programs and fostering stronger networks for One Health research and innovation. By the conclusion of the workshop on August 7, a revised curriculum, training module drafts, and a harmonized implementation strategy are expected to be finalized—marking a critical step toward strengthening postgraduate medical training in Kenya and positioning the University of Nairobi as a leader in One Health education. For more photos from the day, click here