Conference Background

The concept of One Health recognizes that the health of humans, animals, and the environment is interconnected. Emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and climate change are just a few of the complex challenges that illustrate the need for a holistic approach to health. To alleviate this, collaboration across disciplines and sectors at various (local, national, and global) levels is needed. The integration of veterinary, medical, environmental, and social sciences allows for a comprehensive understanding of how health threats emerge and spread, and how they can be prevented or mitigated.

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Objective of the OHW Conference

The main objective of the OHW conference is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, knowledge and experience sharing to address complex health challenges at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health with focus on One Health and Water.
Specific Objectives within this framework, the conference are:

  • To showcase cutting-edge research and innovative practices that contribute to One Health and Water
  • To advocate for policies that support interdisciplinary approaches to health
  • To promote collaboration among professionals from diverse fields working on one health, such as public health, veterinary medicine and environmental sciences and social sciences

Sub-Themes

The conference will have the following subthemes
  • One health policy and governance
  • AMR in one health
  • Human health and one health
  • Animal health and one health
  • Water and one health
  • Food and One health
  • Urban Ecosystems and One Health
  • Climate Change and One Health
  • Advancing One Health through Circular Economy
  • One Health and Digital Transformation
  • Sustainable Energy for One Health

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    Target Audience

    Researchers, academicians, practitioners, policymakers, students, NGOs and utilities will attend the conference. Over 200 participants from all over the world are expected to attend the conference, where scientists, engineers, water experts, policymakers, civil society, and government officials will interact with each other. The Conference will help set directions that the science community should take in order to address one health-related challenge and develop innovative solutions for the urban environment.

    Conference Format

    The format of the conference will be keynote speech, (panel discussions), oral and poster sessions.

    Expected Outcomes and Impact

    By bringing together the stakeholders of one health such as researchers, academicians, practitioners, line ministries and NGOs working on one Health, the conference will create a collaborative environment where knowledge and experience sharing is enhanced and integrated strategies can be developed to tackle health issues that span humans, animals, and the environment. The conference is expected to create/increase the awareness of urban community on the importance of maintaining urban health through integrated efforts across human, animal and environmental health sectors.

    Plenary and Keynote Speakers

    The organizing committee will invite prominent scientists to deliver plenary lectures and key note speeches. Confirmed speakers will regularly be updated on the conference website (www.OHW-2025).

    Registration

    Online Registration will be opened on March 1, 2025. Please visit the conference web site (www.OHW-2025) and complete the online registration form.

    Registration Fee for International Participants
    Types Registration Fee (USD)
    Normal Full Registration 200
    Accompanying Person 50
    Student Registration* 50
    Onsite Full Registration 200
    Onsite Student registration 50
    Post-Conference excursion 30
    *Student rate applies to those registered for a higher degree. Student registrations must be accompanied by asigned letter from your head of department attesting to student status.

    Conference registration fees will cover costs of reception, coffee/tea breaks and lunch during the scientific sessions, conference materials, and conference dinner. Post-conference excursion fees will cover costs of transportation, accommodation, meals, and book of abstract.

    Please be advised that the registration fee do not include travel insurance. Please ensure that you have your own insurance policy before traveling.

    Payment Methods for International Participants

    Considering the financial setup of the host country, any payments(conference registration, excursion) can be made only by Bank Transfer before the conference dates or at the registration desk during onsite registration.

    Bank transfer Address:

    • Name of Bank: National Bank of Ethiopia
    • Address: Ledeta Sub City, Sudan Avenue Addis Ababa Ethiopia
    • Account Name: Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management
    • Account Number: 0100171300036
    • Swift have Code: NBETETAA

    Please send the scanned copy of the bank transfer document to Mrs. Birhane Azage at the following address: birhane.azaghe@aau.edu.et

    Cancellation/Refund Information: Please note that no cancelation/refund is possible after payment.

    Conference Online Registration

    Conference Secretariat

    All correspondence concerning registration, abstract submission, application for sponsorship and payments for conference participation and excursion should be addressed to:

    • Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management College of Natural and Computational Science, Addis Ababa University

    • 4-kilo Campus, P. O. Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    • Digital Library Bld. 4th Floor, R.N.

    • Email-1: beteley.tekola@aau.edu.et

    • Email-2: acewm.ict@aau.edu.et

    • Email-3: feleke.zewge@aau.edu.et; fbeshah@yahoo.com

    General Conference Program

    General Conference Program

    September 15-16, 2025



    Important Dates

    March 1, 2025  Opening of abstract submission
    May 30, 2025  Abstract Submission Deadline
    June 02, 2025  Notification of Acceptance
    July 30, 2025  Registration Deadline

    Post Conference Excursion

    The following field trips are proposed and full details will appear in the Conference website. (www.OHW-2025). Post-conference Excursions: September 17, 2025

    Tentative Conference Program

    Day 1: Monday, September 15, 2025
    Time Event Responsible body/Moderator Venue
    08:00-09:00RegistrationOrganizing committeeLobby
    09:00-09:15Welcoming AddressTBAMain Hall
    09:15-09:30Opening RemarksTBAMain Hall
    09:30-10:00Keynote Speech ITBAMain Hall
    10:00-10:30Plenary ITBAMain Hall
    10:30-11:00Coffee/Tea BreakHotelLounge
    11:00-12:30Oral Presentaions(Parallel Sessions)TBAHalls A,B,C
    12:30-13:30Lunch BreakHotelRestaurant
    13:30-15:00Poster Presentations/NetworkingPresentersPoster Gallery
    14:30-15:00Coffee BreakHotelLounge
    15:00-16:30Thematic Breakout Sessions(e.g. AMR, Urban Health)Organizing CommitteeMeeting Rooms
    16:30-17:00Summery of Day 1TBAMain Hall
    18:00-20:00Conference Dinner and Cultural ShowOrganizing CommitteeBanquet Hall
    Day 2: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
    Time Event Responsible body/Moderator Venue
    08:30-09:00Recap of Day 1TBAMain Hall
    09:00-09:30Keynote Speech IITBAMain Hall
    09:30-10:00Plenary IITBAMain Hall
    10:00-10:30Coffee BreakHotelLounge
    10:30-11:30Oral Presentations(Parallel Sessions)TBAHalls A,B,C
    11:30-12:30Poster SessionPresentersPoster Gallery
    12:30-13:30Lunch BreakHotelRestaurant
    13:30-15:00Panel Discussion:"Urbanization and One Health"TBAMain Hall
    15:00-15:30Coffee BreakHotelLounge
    15:30-16:30Recommendations & Closing SessionsTBAMain Hall
    16:30-17:00Issuing Certificates & Group PhotoOrganizing CommitteeMain Hall




    National Organizing Committee

    Prof. Feleke Zewge: ACEWM, AAU

    Chair

    Message from Conference Organizing Committee Chair

    I warmly welcome you to the International conference on One Health and Water (OHW-2025): Safeguarding Human, Animals, and the Environment to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa is emerging as a prominent global hub for Africa, serving as the diplomatic capital and hosting major international organizations, international events, while also becoming a key economic and aviation center.

    We are delighted to receive you all and provide the necessary space for networking, collaborative learning, strategizing, and charting a way forward for critical Health challenges. As we gather in this hub for global health challenge, we will remember that the health of one is inextricably linked to the health of all. This conference is a crucial platform for us to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and develop strategies for addressing the shared health threats that we face. I express sincere gratitude to all of you for sharing your reach experience with conference attendees.

    I am particularly excited about the multidisciplinary design of the conference and the sub-thematic areas that will provide opportunities for conference delegates to share knowledge, and initiate new collaborations. We are looking forward to hosting scholars, policymakers and implementers, philanthropists, practitioners, researchers, funding organizations, students, and other key stakeholders.

    The concept of One Health recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal and environment health and emphasizes the importance of addressing health challenges through a holistic approach that integrates multiple disciplines and sectors.Water plays a crucial role as a key connector between the three components of One Health. Water scarcity, water pollution and inadequate water management have profound impacts on the health of people and animals and the ecosystems where they co-exist. Climate change, population growth, increased per capita consumption and unsustainable production all aggravate this challenge

    We are grateful to the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) for funding the One Health Education and Research project through the NORHED II Programme. This project helped establish a multi-disciplinary consortium from The Arctic University of Norway (UiT), the Norwegian Veterinary Institute (NVI), the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO), Addis Ababa University (AAU), and the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST)to address the gaps in the training of One Health professionals at AAU (Ethiopia) and MUST (Malawi). The novel study program has developed at both the PhD and MSc levels at AAU and MUST, which will serve as a model for adaptation and scaling in other countries within the region.

    I thank the International Association for Hydro Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)Africa Division and IAHREthiopia Chapter for co-organizing this conference. The Ethiopia Chapter is aiming to facilitate knowledge sharing, promote best practices, and support the development of solutions for water management issues in Ethiopia.

    I do sincerely thank several committees who are working tirelessly to make this conference a memorable experience for all of us. I do thank all those who have agreed to be speakers and moderate sessions.

    Welcome to Ethiopia, welcome to Addis Ababa, the Diplomatic Capital of Africa!
    I wish you all a rewarding experience!
    Chair, OHW-2025 Conference

    Prof. Eyasu Makonnen

    College of Health Sciences, AAU

    Scientific Committee

    Prof. Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel

    College of Health Sciences, AAU

    Scientific Committee

    Dr. Adey Feleke

    Department of Cellular, Microbial and Molecular Biology, AAU

    Scientific Committee

    Prof. Gezahagn Mamo

    College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, AAU

    Scientific Committee

    Dr. Paulos Getachew

    Center for Food Science, AAU

    Scientific Committee

    Dr. Yedilfana Setarge

    Center for Environmental Science, AAU

    Scientific Committee

    Dr. Beteley Tekola

    School of Chemical & Bio Engineering, AAU

    Logistics Committee

    Dr. Girum Ayalneh

    Center for Material Science and Engineering, AAU

    Logistics Committee

    Dr. Dessie Nedaw

    School of Earth Sciences, AAU

    Logistics Committee

    Dr. Hayal Desta

    Ethiopian Institute of Architecture

    Logistics Committee

    Dr. Andualem Mekonnen

    Center for Environmental Science, AAU

    Fund Raising Committee

    Dr. Hika Waktole

    College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, AAU

    Fund raising Committee

    Dr. Wondwossen Bogale:

    School of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, AAU

    Fund Raising Committee

    International Advisory Committee

    Prof. Assefa Mekonnen Melesse

    Florida International University

    Dr. Fasil Ejigu

    UiT, the Arctic University of Norway

    Dr. Moez Louati

    IHE Delft, Institute for Water Education





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    Expected Outcomes

    By bringing together the stakeholders of one health such as researchers, academicians, practitioners, line ministries and NGOs working on one Health, the conference will create a collaborative environment where knowledge and experience sharing is enhanced and integrated strategies can be developed to tackle health issues that span humans, animals, and the environment.

    The conference is expected to create/increase the awareness of urban community on the importance of maintaining urban health through integrated efforts across human, animal and environmental health sectors.





    Venue

    Capital Hotel and Spa, the premier 5-star hotel nestled in the heart of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s vibrant capital. Conveniently situated in the Mazoria Area, just 4.5 km from Bole International Airport, indigenous establishment has been a cornerstone of Ethiopian hospitality since June 2013. Over the years, they served as a beacon of luxury and comfort, catering to both local and international guests seeking an unforgettable stay in Addis Ababa. Capital Hotel & Spa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Street Address: ET 1878, 22 Haile Gebre Silase St,
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