One Healthy Society International
Veterinarians caring for animals and people
Our Mission
Prevent Rabies, Save Human Lives
At One Healthy Society International, we are committed to creating a safer and healthier world for both humans and animals. Our main objective is to combat human rabies and pet overpopulation by providing mass dog rabies vaccination and surgical sterilization services in Ethiopia and other regions across the globe. Our organization is led by experienced veterinary professionals who are dedicated to making positive impact in the communities they serve Our ultimate goal is to control human rabies by implementing effective and proven solutions, with the aim of reducing the number of rabies-related deaths each year.
Rabies facts
Rabies is a viral disease that is 100% vaccine-preventable, yet it kills an estimated 59,000 people each year worldwide. Shockingly, 40% of those bitten by suspected rabid animals are children under 15 years of age. Rabies is the world's deadliest disease, with a 100% fatality rate once symptoms appear.
At OHSI, we are dedicated to human rabies control to prevent needless suffering and death from this devastating disease. To control canine rabies, we need to achieve herd immunity by vaccinating at least 70% of the dog population. At One Healthy Society International, we are dedicated to promoting the importance of vaccinating dogs and ensuring that as many dogs as possible are protected. We partner with local communities to run vaccination campaigns and educate dog owners on the importance of vaccinating their pets. In addition to vaccinations, our organization also focuses on effective and humane pet population control through surgical sterilization. By controlling the dog population, we can help prevent the spread of rabies and improve the lives of both dogs and people.
Rabies in Ethiopia
At OHSI, we recognize the serious threat that rabies poses in Ethiopia. Each year, an estimated 2,700 people in the country lose their lives to this disease. One of the key challenges in preventing the spread of rabies is ensuring that dogs are vaccinated, but the vaccination coverage among dogs in Ethiopia is currently far below the level required to prevent transmission. Our organization is working tirelessly to improve access to rabies vaccinations and raise awareness about the importance of preventing this deadly disease. We hope that with our efforts, we can make a significant impact on the fight against rabies in Ethiopia.
OUR INITIATIVES
We are committed to taking action against rabies through various initiatives and programs. From community outreach to vaccination campaigns, we strive to create a rabies-free world.
Vaccination Campaigns
Our organization conducts widespread vaccination campaigns to protect individuals and animals from the threat of rabies.
Public awarenes
Educating the public about rabies prevention and promoting responsible pet ownership are essential components of our work.
Population control
We are committed to tackling the problem of stray dog overpopulation through high-volume surgical sterilization. Our ultimate objective is to create a safer and healthier environment for both humans and animals.
Who we are
Dr. Alem Terefe is a highly experienced veterinarian with a wealth of expertise in animal welfare. She has devoted a significant portion of her career to serving at the New York City animal shelter and the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, where she honed her skills in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter procedures, herd health management, and pet overpopulation control. Dr. Terefe's unwavering commitment to animal welfare inspired her to establish OHSI Inc, an organization dedicated to eradicating human rabies in Ethiopia and beyond.
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