ZoNoH Project

ZoNoH is developing a replicable service for County One Health Units (COHUs) in Kenya, aimed at co-creating contextualized zoonosis management strategies.

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Passionate about health for all? Ready to showcase your creativity and raise awareness about the importance of the One Health approach?

Join our global contest ahead of One Health Day (November 3rd, 2024) and win cash prizes.

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🚨 A suspected anthrax case in Malava, Kakamega (Feb 2025) reminds us that zoonotic diseases endanger both humans & animals!

ZoNoH & Kakamega County Govt are strengthening early detection, prevention & response to stop outbreaks before they escalate. 💊

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🌍 At ZoNoH, we’re a multidisciplinary team working across continents to support Kenya’s One Health strategy by decentralizing OH to the county level.

This week, WUR (NL) & TCL (Kenya) project members meet in Nairobi, strengthening collaboration for impactful health solutions!

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🦟 Did you know that Trypanosomiasis, or "sleeping sickness," affects both humans and livestock, transmitted by the tsetse fly?

A #OneHealth approach is essential to tackle this #Zoonosis.

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⚠️ Did you know rabies kills nearly 60,000 people annually? It's 100% preventable!

By employing a #OneHealth approach, we can stop this deadly #Zoonosis. Learn how #ZoNoHProject is combating #Rabies & join the fight this #OneHealthAwarenessMonth 🐕‍🦺🌍

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💡 Discover the One Health Rapid Assessment (OHRA) tool!

Evaluate & optimize your projects by analyzing impacts, synergies, & trade-offs across human, animal, & environmental health 🌍🌱

▶️ Watch the video to learn more!

https://t.co/MHox2zrgHw

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Kakamega County tackles zoonotic diseases like anthrax and rabies with a One Health approach, uniting human, animal, and environmental health.

Watch our video to see how lives are being transformed!

https://t.co/x5A8n1v2v6

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🌍 January is One Health Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the interconnected health of humans, animals, plants, & the environment.

📣 Join the movement! Explore campaigns by the One Health Commission & partners. Learn more: https://t.co/SMFtboWr59

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We wish you all a joyous holiday season filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments!

We will take a break until the 6th of January, but can't wait to see you again in the new year, refreshed and ready to build a healthier planet together!

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📢 ZoNoH Service Workshop 3B coming up on 19DEC!

In this workshop, we aim to validate and refine a solution for anthrax management in the Ikolomani food system, led by COHUs, informed by feasibility study outcomes.

Let’s align priorities for effective action and collaboration!

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Big news from Kakamega! On Dec 4, the County Government launched the One Health Strategy 2024-2029, a 5-year plan to tackle zoonotic diseases like rabies & anthrax. It unites Health, Agriculture, Water, & Environment depts for a healthier future.

Together for #OneHealth!

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In our 3rd ZoNoH Service Workshop, we have made remarkable progress in co-creating and articulating our vision:

“Transform Ikolomani into a model sub-county by eliminating anthrax, fostering healthy and prosperous communities.”

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Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral zoonosis. RVF poses risks to humans and livestock, transmitted through mosquito bites and contact with infected animals. Key prevention includes vaccination and outbreak preparedness. #KnowYourRisks #ZoNoHProject

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#ZoNoHProject Workshop 3 - co-creating solutions to effectively manage anthrax in the Kakamega County food system. Attendees are visualizing the causal loop diagrams from the previous workshop and co-creating a Theory of Action; a roadmap for addressing the root causes of anthrax

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📸 Check out this sneak-peek into the third ZoNoH Service Workshop, which is happening right now!

This workshop focuses on co-creating a practical and fundable solution to manage Anthrax in Ikolomani, Kakamega County, Kenya.

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🚨 Brucellosis spreads from 🐄🐐 to humans, causing flu-like symptoms & fatigue.

💊 Treatable with antibiotics (like doxycycline)

🛡️ Preventable with livestock vaccines & milk pasteurization

Read more: Zoonoses – ZoNoH

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Exciting news! ZoNoH Service Workshop 3 is happening on 28–29 Nov 2024!

In this third workshop, we aim to collaboratively identify a viable solution to manage Anthrax in Ikolomani, Kakamega County, Kenya.

Stay tuned for updates next week!

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Anthrax is a serious zoonotic disease affecting humans & animals, especially in high-risk regions like Kenya's agricultural zones.

🔑 Prevention Tips:
✅ Vaccinate livestock
✅ Report dead animals to vets
✅ Stay informed!

Together, we can break the chain!

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Key outcomes of our 2nd ZoNoH Workshop in Kakamega:

📍 Ikolomani sub-county identified as an Anthrax hotspot 📊 Primary effects of Anthrax: morbidity & mortality 🔄 Causal loop diagrams developed 🤝 Key stakeholders prioritized

Workshop 3 will focus on co-creating solutions!

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Kakamega ZoNoH Workshop 2 is underway! Participants are diving deep into the socio-economic and environmental impacts of Anthrax, chosen as the priority zoonotic disease in Kakamega County. Looking forward to continuing the journey at Workshop 3! #ZoNoHProject #OneHealth

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A big thanks to everyone who joined our One Health Day digital contest - we loved seeing your entries! 🥳 We're thrilled to announce the lucky winners below.. Congrats to each of you! Please DM us for more information about the prizes 🏅🏆
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