UCT One Health Research Unit (OHRU)

OHRU- Division of Medical Microbiology, UCT.
A transdisciplinary hub that unites human, animal, and environmental health to address urgent global challenges.

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Welcome to the official account of UCT's One Health Research Unit Our research Focus :
1.Integrated surveillance & early warning systems 2.Policy & governance integration
3.Nature-based and community-led interventions 4.AMR and pollution control
5.Capacity building & education

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Strong evidence leads to better decisions, stronger policies, and healthier communities.
#OneHealth #CapacityBuilding #Research #PublicHealth

Registration link below:
https://t.co/dcz1ujwIIk

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Can a city's sewage warn you about the next outbreak before the first patient shows up?

ILRI's Samuel Oyola just won USD 1.45 million from @gatesfoundation to find out: AI reading wastewater genomics across 30 Kenyan catchments to flag outbreaks and drug resistance early.

Read more: https://t.co/7BX9K8q9jc

#GenomicSurveillance #AMR #OneHealth #PandemicPreparedness

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To combat emerging diseases, we must recognize the undeniable link between human, domestic animal, and wildlife health. The Manhattan Principles provide holistic, interdisciplinary approaches to protect life on Earth 🌍
#OneHealth #DiseasePrevention #Ecosystems

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In a #OneHealth context, we look at how the use of medicine in farming, pets, and humans all contribute to making these bugs stronger. Because our environments are connected, a "superbug" in one area can quickly become a problem for us all. 🌍

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Excited to launch our #TerminologyTuesday series exploring the global health challenges that connect us all through a #OneHealth lens starting with Antimicrobial Resistance #AMR 💊

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Think of AMR as "superbugs" learning how to fight back.
It happens when germs like bacteria or fungi evolve so much that the medicines we usually use to kill them (like antibiotics) no longer work.

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The future of epidemiology
To meet 21st-century emerging microbial threats, the #OneHealth approach is essential.

The latest episode from @bjanalytics dives into Outbreak Detection: Catching threats at the source. A must-listen!

Full episode here: [https://t.co/c8fBeZOBO9]

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🌍 Registrations are open for #WOHC2026 in Lisbon (4–7 Sept 2026)!

A major global forum advancing One Health across human, animal & environmental health.

Call for abstracts & workshops now open: https://t.co/sEsHYZC4YK
🔔 Early bird until 14 June 2026

See you there! #OneHealth

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🚨 WOHC 2026 Early Bird Registration OPEN !

🎟️Register now: https://t.co/zJs10S9lUy
📜Have a look at the Preliminary Program: https://t.co/ZAeDqDxfJ6
⏰ Abstract submissions close March 13: https://t.co/7PdST01em0

#OneHealth #WOHC2026 #CallForAbstracts #GlobalHealth

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Some highlights from last week's lecture by Professor Adrian Egli from the University of Zurich, on AI and diagnostic virology at UCT.

Education is key and important for keeping up with AI development.
#AI #InterventionDiagnostics #HealthcareRegulation

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Thank you to Professor Adrian Egli from the University of Zurich, for giving a fascinating lecture on AI and diagnostic virology earlier today

#AI #InterventionDiagnostics #HealthcareRegulation

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Welcome to 2026!
As we step into a new year, we look forward to stronger interdisciplinary collaboration, smarter science, and shared solutions for a healthier planet 🌍

Here’s to working together, across sectors and borders
#OneHealth2026 #HealthForAll #PlanetaryHealth

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In March 2025, we held our inaugural One Health Think Tank, to strengthen SA’s Farm-to-Fork surveillance.

Think Tank 1: Built a framework for WHAT, WHERE, and HOW to sample (SOP foundation).

Think Tank 2: Co-designed research tools for farmworkers and stakeholders.
#OHRU

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Our HOD, Prof Adrian Brink presented at the NDOH WHO WAAW webinar at G20 last week for World Antibiotic Awareness Week. He unpacked the “One Health Approach to AMR in South Africa.” Here's a short summary in case you missed it.
#WorldAMRWeek

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Learn more at our website https://t.co/j6bcaC0iH4

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Welcome to the official account of UCT's One Health Research Unit Our research Focus :
1.Integrated surveillance & early warning systems 2.Policy & governance integration
3.Nature-based and community-led interventions 4.AMR and pollution control
5.Capacity building & education

[UCT One Health Research Unit (OHRU) @UCT_OHRU]

@ABpreservation Goodluck on your presentation today!

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Our HOD, Prof Adrian Brink has been invited as a panellist and presenter at the NDOH WHO WAAW webinar at G20 for World Antibiotic Awareness Week. He's presenting on “One Health Approach to AMR in South Africa”
Date & Time: 24 November 2025, 14:00
Link:https://t.co/1Rn2BPtZCJ