Global One Health Summer Institute Highlights

The 2021 Global One Health Summer Institute is being offered virtually until September 15. The transition to a virtual format has opened opportunities for many people from all over the world to attend the Summer Institute. Thus far, attendees have hailed from Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

Global One Health Perspectives spotlights thought leaders in One Health. Meet Sam Kariuki, a longtime GOHi partner and collaborator as part of the One Health Eastern Africa Research Training Program. Currently, he is the acting director general and chief research officer at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI).

International Photography Competition

Ohio State students, staff, faculty, visiting scholars and alumni are invited to submit photos to the 2021 International Photography Competition. This year’s categories are People, Places, and Arts and Culture. Submissions should be high quality original photos taken outside of the United States. Winning photos will be displayed in the Ohio Union at the OhioState University and shared on social media. Submissions are accepted until September 22 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

World Rabies Day is September 28. This year’s World Rabies Day theme is “Rabies: Facts, not Fear.” GOHi continues to work with local and global partners to prevent rabies. With over 100,000 animals vaccinated in Ethiopia alone, we are proud of our impact, but there is still much work to be done. Keep an eye out for ways to engage and promote awareness around rabies prevention. If you’d like to contribute to GOHi’s efforts, here is a quick and easy way to support our work.