A virtual One Health Community of practice in West Nile sub-region, Uganda: Implementation experience and participation trends.

Dickson Akankwatsa, Maureen Kesande, Ivan Segawa, Gilbert Aniku, Dathan Byonanebye

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Dickson AkankwatsaInfectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

Maureen KesandeInfectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

Ivan SegawaInfectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

Gilbert AnikuArua Regional Referral Hospital, Ministry of Health, Uganda.

Dathan ByonanebyeInfectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

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Abstract

Uganda faces recurrent and emerging health threats due to its proximity to the biodiverse Congo Basin. A multi-hazard risk assessment using the WHO Strategic Toolkit for Assessing Risks identified and prioritized nine public health hazards in the West-Nile sub-region, Uganda. Recognizing that most hazards had significant One Health implications, a One Health Community of Practice (OHCoP) was established to enhance cross-sectoral collaboration and coordination. Based on a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats analysis, virtual engagement was selected as the most feasible, cost-effective, and scalable dissemination strategy. Between April 2023 and September 2024, 11 of 18 planned virtual sessions were conducted, with a median attendance of 33 (range: 20-145), predominantly human health professionals (94%). Although the virtual OHCoP proved a practical and low-cost model for cross-sectoral knowledge exchange, stronger inclusion of non-human health sectors will require improved digital literacy, professional incentives, blended formats, and institutional commitment to joint planning and decision-making.

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Community of practiceMulti-hazard risk assessmentOne HealthSWOT analysisUgandaVirtual engagement

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PMID42318136

DOI10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101471

PMCPMC13273853

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