Emerging infectious diseases do not respect the boundaries between people, animals and the environment. To mark International One Health Day, the University of Pretoria’s Future Africa platform and Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) will host a free online webinar on Tuesday 3 November 2026, from 08:50 to 13:00 SAST. Ten speakers will examine how a One Health approach strengthens South Africa’s preparedness. Topics include tuberculosis at the human–wildlife interface, spillover prevention, arbovirus surveillance and Ebola preparedness.

Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026
Time: 08:50–13:00 SAST
Venue: Online, Microsoft Teams
Cost: Free and open to all

Click here to register or use this link: t.ly/oPB5p

Topics include:

• One Health implementation and the role of human and animal health
• Tuberculosis at the human–wildlife interface
• Spillover prevention
• Arbovirus surveillance
• The origins of novel pathogens
• Ebola preparedness

The full programme and speaker profiles are available in the brochure.