Research & Innovation
Cutting-edge research to combat tropical diseases and promote health across human, animal, and environmental systems.
Education & Training
Empowering individuals and communities through comprehensive education and skill-building programs in One Health and tropical medicine, fostering knowledge for a healthier future.
Collaboration & Impact
Uniting global partners and stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions. Together, we build a world resilient to zoonotic and tropical disease threats.
Uniting Expertise to Protect Health at All Levels
Welcome to the Centre for One Health and Tropical Medicine (COHTM)
At COHTM, we serve as an interdisciplinary hub of expertise, innovation, and collaboration to address the intricate interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health. We focus on tackling the challenges posed by tropical medicine and zoonotic diseases, ensuring the safety and resilience of communities worldwide.
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Insights & Innovations
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06 Jan, 2026
Technology-Driven Reforms for One Health Policy Formulation in Low-Income African Countries
Emphasis on technical specificity, systemic challenges, and actionable reform pathways. One Health—defined as the collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach to achieving optimal health outcomes across…

06 Jan, 2026
Lack of Data in Public One Health Implementation and Its Impact on Policy Development in Low-Income African Countries.
The One Health approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health systems, is widely recognized as essential for addressing complex public health challenges such as…

01 Dec, 2025
Risk Assessment of Healthcare Systems in Africa
Healthcare systems in Africa operate in some of the most complex and resource-constrained environments in the world. They face intersecting challenges, ranging from infectious diseases…
