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Situation analysis and prospects for One Health implementation in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Johanna Pauline Wiethoff1, Khadija Noor Omar2, Othman Juma Othman2
1Institute of International Animal Health/One Health, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Südufer 10, 17493 Greifswald, Insel Riems, Germany.
One Health (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
|September 29, 2025
Summary
Zanzibar
Area of Science:
- One Health initiatives
- Public health
- Animal health
- Ecosystem health
Background:
- Zanzibar's One Health system requires analysis to understand its recognition and implementation.
- Assessing animal, public, and ecosystem health is crucial for a comprehensive overview.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a situation analysis of Zanzibar's One Health recognition and implementation.
- To evaluate current policies, strategic priorities, and intersectoral collaboration.
Main Methods:
- Structured desk review of existing data and assessments.
- Consultative process for information gathering.
Main Results:
- Conducive political climate, guidelines, legal framework, and governance structures support One Health.
- Challenges include legal framework effectiveness, functioning of One Health bodies, infrastructure, diagnostic capacity, and data sharing.
Conclusions:
- Zanzibar has opportunities to become a regional model for health safety.
- Progress relies on evaluating strategic objectives, improving lab infrastructure, and fostering international partnerships.
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