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October 2023

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Stakeholder Consultation

Experts Invited to Initial Consultation

University of Eldoret (Kenya)
Egerton University (Kenya)
University of Nairobi (Kenya)
University of Zambia (Zambia)
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (Tanzania)
University of Würzburg (Germany)

Aims of consultation:

Encourage Planetary Health education initiatives
Build a regional network of Planetary Health education experts
Establish relevant concepts and key topics for Planetary Health in the region
Exchange best practice examples between different institutions in the region

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Summary of discussion points on relevant topics

One Health, zoonotic diseases & ecosystems
Population medicine & globalization
Management of natural resources (forestry, wildlife, conservation)
Environmental science focusing on:
Pollution, climate change, biodiversity, occupational health, waste management, green technologies…
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

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Education Activities

Curriculum development based on results from consultation
Three electives/seminar series initiated and piloted:

University of Zambia
University of Eldoret
Online Seminar Series with Daktari Online

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Climate Change and Planetary Health Elective Course

Course Objectives

To introduce the planetary health concept and the health impacts of climate change.
To explore trends of emerging infectious diseases.
To describe the linkages between climate change and planetary health.
To identify and elaborate the main climate-sensitive diseases, particularly as they relate to the Global South.
To explore areas of action, mitigation, adaptation and advocacy

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Education Activities-Kenya (University of Eldoret)

School of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resource Management, Department of Environmental Sciences-Online Seminar series

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Nutrition and Planetary Health Lecture

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Nutrition and Planetary Health Lecture

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Education Activities-Kenya (University of Zambia

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Medical Planetary Health curriculum

Daktari Online Lecture Series

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Scope of Daktari Online Lecture Series Attendance

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Participation-Medical practitioners

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Next Steps For Institutions in the Global South

Institutionalize Climate Change & Planetary Health education at universities
Further and deepen collaboration between faculties & universities
Explore ways of engaging local communities
Facilitate networking for researchers & engage in collaborative research
Bring on board other Universities in the region
Participate in regional/international conference
Share Learning resources, creating tool box

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Next Steps For PHEAH

So far, important starting point for further collaboration & exchange
The PHEAH will foster the network through:

Organizing more consultative meetings and workshops
Sharing educational materials and best practice examples with institutions considering Planetary Health education
Connecting with and learning from institutions within and beyond the region