One Health and Development Initiative

Download the OHDI Hen Welfare Training Guide

Through the Poultry Welfare and Sustainable Systems (POWELS) Program, OHDI is advancing better poultry welfare practices by policy co-development, promoting awareness, capacity strengthening, and responsible production systems.

We invite farmers, poultry professionals, students, and stakeholders across the poultry sector to download and explore the OHDI Hen Welfare Training Guide to better understand poultry welfare and learn practical ways to improve the welfare of poultry systems.

Access the guide here: https://onehealthdev.org/access-the-hen-welfare-training-guide/

Together, we can build more humane, sustainable, and welfare-conscious poultry systems.

Through the POWELS Program, OHDI successfully convened a multi stakeholder technical workshop in Bauchi State to support the development of the Bauchi State Animal Welfare Policy.

The engagement brought together government institutions, veterinary professionals, livestock stakeholders, enforcement agencies, and partners to strengthen animal welfare systems through collaboration, policy development, and One Health integration.

This marks another important step toward more responsible, sustainable, and welfare conscious livestock systems in Nigeria.

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https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7460709879276740608

OHDI was proud to participate in the validation workshop for the National Veterinary Services Roadmap (2026–2036) organized by the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development in Abuja.

The roadmap provides a long term framework to strengthen animal health systems, improve food security, enhance disease surveillance, and support growth across Nigeria’s livestock sector. It also reinforces the importance of the One Health approach in addressing zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging health threats.

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health challenge affecting human, animal, and environmental health, and addressing it requires sustainable, context specific solutions.

Through the Sustainable Impact and AMR Project established by ICARS, OHDI and partners are working to develop practical tools that help AMR projects integrate sustainability from planning through implementation.

A recent workshop in Copenhagen brought together stakeholders to refine the Sustainable Impact Resource Guide and Practical Toolkit for real world AMR interventions across multiple countries.

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https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7463843313939460097

Learn more about the project:
https://onehealthdev.org/our-projects/si-and-amr/

Strengthening partnerships for sustainable aquaculture in Africa.

OHDI recently engaged with the Principal Secretary State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries in Kenya to discuss progress under the Africa Fish and Aquaculture Welfare (AFIWEL) Program.

A key milestone is the development of the National Fish Welfare Manual (FW-MSOP), which is set for national validation and rollout support through a Training of Trainers for Fish Inspectors.

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https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7457710577713360896

We are thrilled to announce a major milestone for One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) on the Africa Fish & Aquaculture Welfare - Afiwel implementation in Kenya.

Over the last few months, we have collaborated with the State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries (SDBEF), Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS), and Kenya Marine Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) to implement a series of successful technical workshops and collaborative sessions to develop the *Draft National MSOP for Fish Welfare in Aquaculture*.

The MSOP for Fish Welfare in Aquaculture is now open for public participation and feedback.

We invite all stakeholders in the aquaculture value chain to lend their voices to this historic document – the first of its kind in Africa!

Download the manual here: https://mibema.go.ke/general-documents

Please submit your suggested amendments via email to [email protected] and copy [email protected] using the official government template which can be found here:https://mibema.go.ke/sites/default/files/DRAFT%20NOTICE%20FOR%20CALL%20FOR%20PUBLIC%20COMMENTS%20revised%2023.04.2026.pdf

Public Comment Period: Open from 28th April 2026 to 18th May 2026.

OHDI at the FAO-CIRDAP Workshop on Sustainable Aquaculture Investments, Indonesia

National Aquaculture Investment Plans matter for Africa’s growth. Investment in aquaculture must be responsible, inclusive, and scalable to deliver lasting impact.

From 13 to 16 April, OHDI was represented at the Workshop on Sustainable Aquaculture Investment through National Aquaculture Investment Plans in Jakarta, bringing together African and Asian stakeholders to exchange insights on building sustainable aquaculture frameworks.

A key reflection for the Africa Fish & Aquaculture Welfare - Afiwel is the importance of a strong commercial mindset supported by systems that empower small scale producers through reliable water access, disease control, and capacity building. This can drive profitable production while maintaining environmental integrity and fish welfare.

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The OHDI team recently held a technical meeting with the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Nigeria to discuss the proposed nationwide scale up and implementation of the Africa Fish & Aquaculture Welfare - Afiwel Program.

This engagement marks the beginning of a formal collaboration to advance fish welfare and promote sustainable aquaculture systems in Nigeria.

Plans are underway for a National Inception and Action Planning Workshop to bring together multisectoral stakeholders, strengthen capacity, and co develop a coordinated action plan for ethical, safe, and sustainable aquaculture aligned with One Health principles.

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Advancing Animal Welfare Policy in Bauchi State

We are pleased to share the progress of our work in Bauchi State, led by OHDI under the Poultry Welfare and Sustainable Systems (POWELS) program.

The process began with a detailed situational analysis, including high level consultations and field engagements with key stakeholders across the animal health sector. These efforts provided the evidence base for the recently concluded Animal Welfare Policy Development and Stakeholder Workshop in the state.

Through strong collaboration with the Bauchi State Ministry of Livestock Development and other partners, we are contributing to stronger animal welfare systems and advancing One Health in Nigeria.

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https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7450950968256544768