Conduct One Health Research
Advance interdisciplinary research on zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, emerging health threats, climate and health, food safety and environmental health.
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Centre · Somali National University
Centre for One Health
Advancing collaborative, multisectoral and transdisciplinary solutions to improve the health of people, animals, plants and our shared environment.
Established in 2026, the Centre brings together expertise across human health, animal health and environmental health, providing a multidisciplinary platform for research, education, training, partnerships and evidence-based solutions to Somalia’s interconnected health challenges.
The Centre serves as a national academic and technical resource hub for One Health, connecting researchers, faculties, government institutions, development partners and communities. It works to translate scientific evidence into practical action and informed policy, and builds on SNU’s MSc in One Health.
Objectives
Influence Policy & Practice
Translate scientific evidence into practical recommendations, policy briefs and evidence-based approaches that support national health priorities.
Build Local Capacity
Strengthen the skills of students, academics, health professionals and institutions through training, workshops and knowledge exchange.
Deliver Academic Programmes
Develop multidisciplinary One Health academic and professional learning programmes, building on the MSc in One Health.
Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Connect expertise across human health, veterinary medicine, agriculture, environmental sciences, public health and government.
Promote Dialogue & Knowledge Sharing
Create platforms for seminars, conferences, stakeholder engagement and publications.
Services
- Joint training for human, animal and environmental health professionals
- Research and surveillance support
- Policy advice
- Community awareness
Get in touch
Questions, partnerships or training enquiries: the One Health team will be glad to hear from you.