Episode 36: Zoonoses, Youth Power, and One Health in Action with Dr. Dauda Onawola

Join guest host Dr. Julia Zammit on One Health Wednesdays as she reconnects with Dr. Dauda Onawola, a field veterinarian and founder of a leading zoonosis education initiative in Nigeria.

In this powerful follow-up conversation, Dr. Onawola shares his on-the-ground experiences in wildlife health, community engagement, and youth-driven One Health advocacy.

They explore how cultural traditions and economic pressures complicate disease prevention, and how his ZCard project and the far-reaching Zoonoses Education Campaign are helping close the communication gap between science and society. From antimicrobial resistance to the economics of health interventions, Dr. Onawola emphasizes why localized, bottom-up approaches are key to sustainable global health solutions.

Whether you're involved in veterinary science, public health, or development work, this episode offers real-world insight into implementing One Health principles where they matter most.

🎧Tune in to hear how African youth are leading the charge toward integrated, resilient health systems—and what the world can learn from their momentum.