Celebrating World One Health Day in Meru County: By Protecting One we Protect All

The World One Health Day commemoration will begin from 27-31October with a week of community clean-up activities focusing on cleaning the physical environment around health facilities to remove waste and standing water where disease vectors could breed. Community Health Promoters and members of the public participated in the cleanups. A clean-up of Kianjai Market in Tigania East sub-county will also be organized. Radio and television interviews about One Health will be aired on multiple channels, with representatives from the Meru County Government. One November 3, a procession will take place from Muriri Market to Muthara Market in Tigania East sub-county. The procession will be followed by some speeches and a talk to build understanding on One Health and priority concerns in Meru County. A range of services will also be provided at the event, including blood pressure, diabetes and TB screening, health education and promotion, self-help association registration, and livestock insurance consultations.