One planet. One future.
One Health.
What is One Health?
An integrated, unifying approach that recognises the health of people, animals and ecosystems as closely linked and interdependent.
Definition: One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP), WHO
Human health
Medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public-health students working to protect Namibian communities.
Animal health
Veterinary and animal-science perspectives on livestock, wildlife and zoonotic disease.
Environmental health
Ecosystems, water, climate and biodiversity as the foundation of all health.
Articles & publications
Peer research, student features and publications from the Society.
Opportunities for students
Scholarships, internships, research roles and training — ways to take part.
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Latest news
Short announcements and updates from the Society.
Research, features & publications
A clearly organised home for research articles, student features, Society publications, field reports and educational material. Filter by type below.
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One Health Student Society
What's happening at the Society
Short, timely updates and announcements. Looking for research articles, features or publications? Those live on the Articles & publications page.
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Where One Health happens
Seminars, workshops, simulation exercises, campaigns and more - join us on the ground.
One Health, the Society & our team
What One Health means, what the Society stands for, and who is behind it.
Executive Committee
The students steering the Society in 2026/2027.
What is One Health?
One idea that ties three kinds of health together.
Definition by the One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP). Reference: One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP); Adisasmito WB, et al. (2022) One Health: A new definition for a sustainable and healthy future. PLOS Pathogens 18(6): e1010537 — doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1010537
The Society exists to build this collaborative, evidence-based perspective among the next generation of Namibian health, veterinary and environmental professionals.
🧑 Human health
Medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health protecting communities.
🐾 Animal health
Veterinary and animal science — livestock, wildlife and zoonoses.
🌱 Environmental health
Ecosystems, water, climate and biodiversity underpinning it all.
The One Health Student Society
What the Society represents and what it aims to achieve.
What we aim to do
Become part of the movement
OHSS is open to students who believe health is bigger than one discipline.
About the Society & membership
The heartbeat runs along the red band of Namibia's flag — a reminder that to join OHSS is to care for all three at once.
Good to know
Who can join?
Resources & opportunities
Everything to help you learn and take part — study materials in one place, and student opportunities in another.
Learning resources
Presentations, toolkits, videos and links - curated by students, for students.
Opportunities & student activities
Scholarships, internships, research roles, training and volunteering - deadlines move fast, so check back often.
Contact & feedback
Questions, ideas for activities, article pitches or partnership proposals - we want to hear from you.