Overview
The African Conference on One Health and Biosecurity is organized by the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment Consortium (GET). GET was established in 2014 as a direct response to the 2014–2016 Ebola virus disease outbreaks in West Africa. The organization is legally registered in Nigeria, Accra, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and the United States of America. GET’s primary purpose is to develop African-led and Afrocentric strategies within an international context to effectively address emerging biosecurity threats. The consortium collaborates with numerous organizations across Africa and globally. Its activities focus on: Capacity building, Research, Logistics, Publication, Outreach and community engagement, Policy advocacy
The conference has been organized for over a decade in about five countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Kenya. It is Africa’s premier biosecurity event, gathering over 1,000 global experts, policymakers, and researchers to address emerging health security challenges, foster collaboration, and shape policies for resilient regional and global health systems.
Africa faces critical health security challenges, particularly in managing emerging infectious diseases (EIDs). This was evident during the 2014–2016 West African Ebola epidemic, which caused over 11,000 deaths and $53 billion in economic losses. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming biosecurity efforts through predictive analytics, real-time monitoring, rapid diagnostics, and resource optimization. For instance, AI tools like HealthMap identified early outbreak signals during the Ebola crisis, while ACEGID in Nigeria used AI for genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2, supporting containment strategies.
GET Conference 2025 will showcase cutting-edge innovations, facilitate expert dialogue, and promote AI-driven solutions for advancing Africa’s health security and resilience.
