Yamrot Merga Duffa is a distinguished clinical microbiologist, currently serving as a science expert with the Ohio State Global One Health initiative (GOHi) since 2022. Her journey in microbiology began with a degree in clinical laboratory from Hawassa University, followed by a master’s in diagnostic and public health microbiology from Addis Ababa University, where she conducted pivotal research on the prevalence and bio-profile of uropathogens among pediatric patients.
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GOHi’s three-year journey to empower Ethiopian healthcare
For the past three years, Ohio State’s Global One Health initiative (GOHi) has dedicated substantial resources to partner facilities in Ethiopia enhancing their capacity to provide microbiology services and implement infection prevention and control practices. This work is all part of the Global Action in Healthcare Network – Antimicrobial Resistance (GAIHN-AR), which is a global network of healthcare facilities, laboratories and infection, prevention and control (IPC) teams.
One Health university network launched
One Health professionals representing 40 universities across North America as well as representatives from federal agencies gathered at Colorado State University in August to build a sustainable and robust network dedicated to addressing complex challenges across human, animal and environmental health.
GOHi provides solutions to enhance monitoring of the causes of disease
The Global One Health initiative (GOHi) recently provided the Ethiopian Public Health Institute with essential laboratory reagents to detect various pathogens that cause disease, including SARS-CoV-2, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and anthrax. This contribution is pivotal for enhancing routine monitoring of respiratory pathogens and responding effectively to the suspected anthrax outbreak in the northern part of the country.
GOHi responds to malaria, cholera outbreak
Ethiopia is currently facing a challenging situation with multiple ongoing outbreaks, such as cholera, measles, malaria, and dengue fever. To effectively manage these crises, the Multi-Outbreak Response Incident Management System was activated by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute on March 23, 2023.
GOHi fellows complete PhD studies
Expanding capacity of the One Health approach through education, training and research is the cornerstone of the Global One Health initiative’s (GOHi) mission.
Enhancing data management and statistical modeling skills for AMR surveillance
In a collaborative effort to address the challenges of data quality in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, the Global One Health initiative (GOHi) partnered with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) to conduct a training program about data management and basic statistical modeling in One Health research.
GOHi facilitates laboratory equipment calibration
The Global One Health initiative (GOHi) facilitated the calibration of real-time PCR machines in four regional influenza laboratories across Ethiopia through a service contract with African Biosystems, Kenya from July 29-August 9.
Strategically located to serve large populations, the laboratories are critical for detecting respiratory illnesses and emerging pathogens, like Mpox.
GOHi supports COVID-19 service integration into the routine health system
Incorporating COVID-19 responses into the broader health system strengthens emergency preparedness and response capacities, enhancing resilience against future pandemics and health emergencies.
Narrowing the know-do gap in infection prevention
Introducing new concepts and consistently implementing them is a difficult task in the hectic working environment of healthcare facilities. This is even more difficult in teaching institutions where the workforce shifts regularly. The Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) project that The Ohio State University Global One Health initiative (GOHi) is implementing in Ethiopia has tackled these challenges since its launch in February 2022.