East Africa

The Planetary Health East Africa Regional Hub’s mission is to advance, advocate, and create awareness in the field of Planetary Health in the Eastern African region through education, empowerment and research. To accomplish this mission, the Regional Hub focuses on advancing local community building; public education; Planetary Health education; and advocacy to push for policy implementation.

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The Kenyan bush. (Photographer: Getty Images)

Fishing in Zanzibar, Republic of Tanzania. (Photographer: Hannah Turley)

Kampala, Uganda. (Photographer: Random Institute)

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Notable Projects

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Establishing a Planetary Health Network in East Africa

Creating a Regional network to develop coronavirus recovery measures, address health & economic crises, test solutions, and engage society and policymakers in Planetary Health discourse.

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Strengthening One and Planetary Health in Eastern Africa

The SOPHEA project brings together international expertise to strengthen education, research, and academic collaboration as well as scientific exchange on Planetary Health for Africa.

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Public Health Operations for Climate Action

The PHONIC Project is developing a practical guide for policymakers to help prioritise public health measures that mitigate and adapt to climate change.

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Integrating Planetary Health Education in East African Institutions

The Hub connects academic experts, health care professionals, and researchers to formulate and implement training courses to develop Planetary Health Education hubs within the Region.

Regional Hub Leads

Given Moonga

Given Moonga

Planetary Health East Africa Regional Hub Lead