From Ebola to One Health: Dr. Katumba Hannington on Protecting Communities

What does it take to protect communities during an outbreak—and how can prevention begin long before a crisis makes headlines?In this episode of Behind The Scrubs, Sylvia Masegu sits down with Ugandan field epidemiologist and One Health practitioner Dr. Katumba Hannington . From responding to Ebola, MPOX, and anthrax to explaining antimicrobial resistance and the connection between human, animal, and environmental health, Dr. Hannington makes complex public-health issues clear and personal.He also shares the journey that took him from veterinary medicine to outbreak response, the challenges of working on the front lines, and the impact he hopes to leave for future generations of health professionals. In this conversation: • What frontline outbreak response is really like • Why early detection and community trust matter • A simple explanation of One Health • The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance • Lessons from a career in public health across Africa • Building a legacy through service and mentorshipSubscribe for more real stories, expert voices, and conversations that help make health information more accessible. #Epidemiology #OneHealth #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #DiseasePrevention #OutbreakResponse #HealthSecurity #AntimicrobialResistance #EbolaAwareness #MPOX #AfricanHealthcare #HealthcareHeroes #VeterinaryMedicine #DrKatumbaHannington #BehindTheScrubs #HealthEducation #CommunityHealth #InfectiousDiseases #GlobalHealthSecurity #HealthProfessionals