A 360 Degree perspective of Human Health, Animal Health, and Environmental Health
Our Core Focus
Nexus of Human, Animal and Environmental Health
Zoonotic Disease Ecology
Investigating the origins, transmission pathways, and impacts of diseases that can move between humans, animals, and the environment.
- Monitoring and predicting zoonotic disease outbreaks.
- Understanding the role of wildlife, livestock, and environmental factors in disease emergence.
- Developing early warning systems for zoonotic threats.
Environmental Health and Biodiversity Conservation
Exploring the relationships between ecosystem health, biodiversity, and human well-being.
- Studying the impacts of deforestation, land use change, and pollution on health.
- Evaluating the role of biodiversity in regulating disease vectors and pathogens.
- Developing conservation strategies to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Researching the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance due to the overuse of antibiotics in humans, livestock, and agriculture.
- Surveillance of AMR in different environments (hospitals, farms, and natural ecosystems).
- Studying the transmission dynamics of resistant pathogens across One Health domains.
- Promoting alternative clinical practices to reduce antibiotic dependence.
Climate Change and Health
Assessing how climate change impacts health at the human-animal-environment interface.
- Studying the effects of temperature and weather changes on disease patterns (e.g., vector-borne diseases like Malaria, trypanosomiasis, onchocerciasis).
- Evaluating the health impacts of extreme weather events such as floods and droughts.
- Mitigating the effects of climate change on vulnerable ecosystems and communities.
Food Security and Safety
Investigating the relationships between agriculture, food production, and public health.
- Reducing the risks of food-borne diseases through safe farming practices.
- Understanding how livestock and crop health influence human nutrition.
- Promoting sustainable agricultural practices to protect ecosystems.
Integrated Disease Surveillance Systems
Designing and implementing systems to monitor health trends across human, animal, and environmental domains.
- Developing real-time surveillance tools like the Comprehensive One Health Observatory for Risk Trends (C.O.H.O.R.T).
- Integrating health data from multiple sources for predictive modeling.
- Using technology such as GIS and machine learning to identify disease hot-spots.
Community Health and Resilience
Engaging communities to understand health risks and promote locally driven solutions.
- Studying how social and economic factors influence health outcomes.
- Building capacity for disease prevention and ecosystem management at the community level.
- Co-developing interventions with local stakeholders.
Policy Development and Advocacy
Translating research findings into actionable policies for sustainable health and conservation.
- Providing evidence-based recommendations to policymakers.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of existing health and environmental policies.
- Advocating for global adoption of One Health principles.
Urbanization and Health
Understanding the health impacts of rapid urban development and human encroachment on natural habitats.
- Studying urban wildlife interactions and their role in zoonotic diseases.
- Mitigating health risks associated with poor urban sanitation and pollution.
- Promoting urban greening to improve ecosystem services and public health.
Behavioral and Cultural Studies
Exploring the role of human behavior and cultural practices in health and ecosystem outcomes.
- Understanding how traditional practices affect wildlife health and biodiversity.
- Studying behavioral barriers to adopting sustainable practices.
- Promoting awareness and behavior change campaigns for better health outcomes.
