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What We Do

From research to community action, OHIS works at the human–animal–environment interface for a healthier future.

Our areas of action

Four strategic pillars

OHIS acts simultaneously on research, training, policy and community engagement for lasting systemic impact.

01

Research & Surveillance

OHIS contributes to improving animal and human disease surveillance in Africa and implements One Health surveillance programs to combat emerging threats and antimicrobial resistance.

  • Integrated epidemiological surveillance
  • Pharmaco-epidemiological studies
  • Genotyping and molecular analysis
02

Education & Training

Development of training programs for healthcare professionals, veterinarians and environmental scientists, plus public awareness on AMR, zoonotic diseases and Neglected Tropical Diseases.

  • Professional workshops and training
  • Capacity building programmes
  • Community AMR awareness campaigns
03

Policy Development

OHIS collaborates with governments, NGOs and stakeholders to formulate One Health policies and promote regulations supporting integrated health systems in Cameroon and Africa.

  • Health policy advocacy
  • Collaboration with policymakers
  • One Health regulatory frameworks
04

Community Engagement

OHIS involves local communities in health initiatives and research, encourages sustainable practices protecting ecosystems and builds frameworks for coordinated responses to health crises.

  • Active participation of rural communities
  • Sustainable practices & ecosystem protection
  • Coordinated health crisis response
Focus areas

Our thematic expertise

Cross-cutting areas of expertise that reinforce our integrated One Health approach.

Global Health

Technical expertise, program implementation and policy advocacy worldwide.

Education & Nutrition

Educational programs on nutrition, food security and sustainable agriculture.

Infectious Disease Prevention

Strategies to detect, prevent and control infectious diseases.

Laboratory Strengthening

Consulting, training and infrastructure for laboratory capacity.

Communication & Behavior

Targeted campaigns to drive positive behavioral change.

Gender Equality

Advocacy and gender-transformative programs.

Agriculture & Food Security

Productivity, supply chains and sustainable farming.

Environment & Climate

Mitigating degradation and addressing climate change.

Water & Sanitation

Access to clean water and adequate sanitation.

Renewable Energies

Adoption of renewable energy technologies.

Innovative Technologies

Scaling cutting-edge tools that drive progress.

Research

Rigorous research informing policy and programs.

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Explore our projects and research

Discover ongoing projects, our scientific publications and how to collaborate with us.