The 2025 East African Planetary Health Summer School brings together researchers, students, policy makers, and professionals to address the interconnection between human health and the health of our planet. This event will offer an interactive platform to exchange ideas, collaborate across disciplines, and explore sustainable solutions to pressing health and environmental challenges in the East African region.

Venue

The Summer School will be held at the Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) in Mwanza, Tanzania. CUHAS offers excellent facilities for interactive learning, group discussions, and community engagement activities.

About Mwanza Region

Mwanza is located on the southern shores of Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake. Known for its scenic beauty, including the iconic Bismarck Rock and hilly landscapes, Mwanza offers a unique environmental and cultural setting. The region plays a vital role in freshwater biodiversity, fisheries, and rural-urban health dynamics, making it an ideal context for planetary health discussions.

1. Dr. Chioma Joy Okonkwo
   Planetary Health Specialization Learning Lead. Africa Leadership University, RWANDA.
2. Purity Andisi
   Resident, Department of Environmental Science. University of Eldoret, KENYA.
3. Dr. Adrian E. Materu
   Department of Microbiology, Parasitology, and Biotechnology. Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro - TANZANIA.
4. Sharon Awino Omondi
   Butaro, Burera, RWANDA.
5. Abdirezak Abdi
   Public Health Survey Advisor, FMOH, SOMALIA.
6. Gladness Xavier
   MD Student, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, TANZANIA.
7. Dr. Kija Malale
   Postdoc Fellow, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, TANZANIA.
8. Shamsa Kileo
   CEO - IMARA Care, Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA.
9. Naziel Eliakimu
   EMS - Environmental Management Systems & ESIA Expert.
10. Daniel Ochaku
    Resident, University of Eldoret, KENYA.
11. Dr. Asha Ripanda
    Researcher and Lecturer, University of Dodoma, TANZANIA.
12. Dr. James Chrispin Mushi
    Medical Doctor, Mwanza, TANZANIA.
13. Caren Tata
    Resident, University of Eldoret, KENYA.
14. Bernadetha Nyasulu
    MD Student, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, TANZANIA.
15. Fransisca Spear Kisigo
    MD Student, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, TANZANIA.
16. Janeth Peter
    SOPHEA TANZANIA.
17. Fransisca Spear Kisigo
    MD Student, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, TANZANIA
18. Sospeter Berling Sospeter
    MD Student, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, TANZANIA
19. Dr. Elias C. Nyanza
    Environmental Exposure and Human Health Specialist, TANZANIA