Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | November 2026
A decade after its establishment, Ohio State Global One Health is celebrating ten years of transformative contributions to global health security, One Health workforce development, research, and institutional partnerships while embarking on a new chapter as the One Health Global Institute (OHGA Institute). This milestone reflects both a celebration of achievements and a bold vision for the future.
Over the past ten years, the organization has grown from an Ohio State University-affiliated initiative into an international non-profit organization registered in Ethiopia as Ohio State Global One Health, LLC working across human, animal, and environmental health. Through strategic collaborations with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Education, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Armauer Hansen Research Institute, universities, research institutions, regional health bureaus, regional public health institutes, funding agencies, and other partners, it has played a significant role in strengthening public health systems, advancing global health security, strengthening One Health multisectoral collaboration, supporting outbreak preparedness and response, enhancing public health laboratory and surveillance capacity, and building the next generation of One Health professionals.
The anniversary celebration, themed “Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership and Impact”, brings together partners and stakeholders who have contributed to the organization’s remarkable journey. The event serves as an opportunity to reflect on a decade of shared accomplishments and recognize the collective efforts that have driven meaningful change.
As part of this historic milestone, the organization is formally transitioning to the One Health Global Institute (OHGA Institute), an independent entity committed to expanding its reach and impact. The Institute aims to build on its strong foundation by fostering research, public health workforce capacity building, promoting One Health, and supporting institutions and communities in addressing emerging health threats.
The ten years of partnership have demonstrated what can be achieved through collaboration and a shared commitment to improving health outcomes. As OHGA Institute, we enter a new era with renewed energy and ambition to expand our contribution to global health and the advancement of One Health.
The 10th anniversary celebration is not only a reflection on the past; it is also a launchpad for the future, as OHGA Institute continues its mission to strengthen health systems and advance One Health solutions across Ethiopia, Africa, and the world.