Africa One Health University Network (AFROHUN)

The Africa One Health University Network (AFROHUN), formerly known as One Health Central and Eastern Africa (OHCEA), is a collaborative network of universities and institutions across Africa. Its mission is to advance the One Health approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health disciplines to address complex health challenges. AFROHUN focuses on transforming training environments and approaches in universities to develop a multidisciplinary workforce capable of predicting, detecting, and responding to health threats.

Key Details

• Established: 2010 (as OHCEA); rebranded to AFROHUN in 2020.

• Headquarters: Kampala, Uganda.

• Chief Executive: Dr. William Bazeyo, Professor of Occupational Medicine.

• Member Countries: AFROHUN operates in multiple African countries, including Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Liberia.

• Member Institutions: The network comprises various universities and institutions of higher learning across its member countries.

Contact Information

• Address: Plot 16A Elizabeth Avenue, Kololo, Kampala, Uganda.

• Phone: +256-392-001-642

• Email: secretariat@afrohun.org

• Website: https://afrohun.org 

Social Media Presence

• Facebook: AFROHUN Facebook Page

• X (formerly Twitter): @AFROHUN

AFROHUN is actively involved in various projects and initiatives aimed at strengthening One Health capacities across Africa. These include curriculum development, experiential learning programs, and community engagement activities. The network collaborates with governments, academic institutions, and international partners to enhance health security and workforce development on the continent.