The One Health Eastern Africa Research Training Program (OHEART) brought together 25 pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows and laboratory technologists for intensive training at the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 17 to October 2, 2026.
Participants came from AHRI, the University of Gondar, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the University of Nairobi and participated in a two-week intensive training held at AHRI in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 17 to October 2, 2026.
The training provided specialized, hands-on learning in phenotypic and genotypic methods for detecting pathogens, strengthening participants’ laboratory and research capabilities. More broadly, OHEART focuses on building research capacity around antimicrobial resistance (AMR), foodborne, waterborne, and vector-borne diseases using an integrated One Health approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
Funded by the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), OHEART is a D43 research training program that aims to develop researchers equipped to address regional health priorities. Participating institutions include AHRI, the University of Gondar, KEMRI, the University of Nairobi, The Ohio State University, and the OHGA Institute.