One Health

Momentum builds for One Health as South Africa advances national strategic framework

One Health in South Africa is advancing as stakeholders move to finalise the national strategic framework. Speaking at the recent engagement, Professor Wanda Markotter, One Health Research Chair at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, underscored the need for coordinated, cross-sectoral systems and highlighted the role of academia in supporting implementation.

Regional One Health workshop at UP strengthens collaboration on zoonotic disease surveillance

Future Africa and the Centre for Viral Zoonoses at the University of Pretoria convened a One Health workshop to strengthen collaboration on zoonotic disease surveillance and pandemic preparedness across Southern Africa.
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How Future Africa at UP advances One Health in Africa

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Future Africa at the University of Pretoria is advancing a One Health approach that integrates human, animal and environmental health to address climate change, pandemic risk and sustainability challenges across Africa

Future Africa’s One Health Chair strengthens Africa’s voice in global health leadership

Professor Wanda Markotter, Future Africa’s One Health Chair at UP, advances Africa’s role in global health governance through high-level engagements in Berlin and Geneva.

“Are bats like us?” Future Africa artist-in-residence on the launch of Co-MammalHub at Ditsong Museum

Dr Nicola Grobler, artist-in-residence at Future Africa, reflects on the launch of the Co-MammalHub – a UP and DMSA collaboration reimagining human–wildlife connections through bats.

Future Africa reflects on World Rabies Day 2025

Future Africa reflects on World Rabies Day 2025, underscoring the urgency of rabies prevention, emphasising vaccination, community mobilisation, and the One Health approach.
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Future Africa’s Prof Wanda Markotter among 40 alumnae profiled in SAWiSA 20 year commemorative book

Professor Wanda Markotter, Interim Director of Future Africa and Research Chair in One Health at the University of Pretoria, is one of 40 alumnae profiled in the SAWiSA: Where Are They Now commemorative book. Published by DSTI, it marks 20 years of celebrating women transforming South Africa’s science and innovation landscape.

Future Africa hosts STEM career exposure tour at UP for school learners

Future Africa, in collaboration with the National Zoological Garden’s ZooClub, hosted a three-day Youth in STEM (YiSTEM) Career Exposure Tour from 30 June to 2 July 2025. The programme introduced 25 high school learners to exciting career opportunities in health, veterinary, and agricultural sciences at the University of Pretoria, inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals.

Newsletter: One Health Focus – April 2025

This edition of the One Health newsletter highlights the importance of environmental health, a critical and often underrepresented part of understanding the broader challenges in animal, plant and human health.

Future Africa Welcomes Prof Wanda Markotter as Interim Director

Future Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Wanda Markotter as the Interim Director, effective from 1 July 2024.

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