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Sam Okuthe

Epidemiologist leading integrated livestock and One Health initiatives, emergency preparedness and response, and capacity building, focused on improving animal health systems and strengthening value chains through effective risk analysis approaches.

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Sam Okuthe

Animal Health, One Health & Livestock Value Chains and Livelihoods
Areas of Expertise
  • One Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Wildlife Disease Management
  • Field & Participatory Epidemiology
  • Disease Preparedness & Response
  • Disease Surveillance
  • Project Formulation & Management
  • Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
  • Policy Development
  • Capacity Building & Training

Sam Okuthe

Professional Profile

Sam Okuthe is an epidemiologist with extensive expertise in the One Health approach, wildlife disease management, and adaptive research methodologies. He has a strong background in strengthening animal and public health systems through integrated disease surveillance, preparedness, and evidence-based interventions.


He is an accomplished capacity-building trainer in field and participatory epidemiology, disease preparedness, and emergency response, having delivered technical training and mentorship at national, regional, and global levels. His experience spans leadership in disease simulation exercises, strategic planning, and policy formulation that supports effective disease prevention and control.


Sam has extensive experience in project formulation, monitoring, evaluation, and programme management, successfully supporting multidisciplinary initiatives over several years. He is committed to advancing practical, research-driven solutions that strengthen livestock systems, improve public health, and build resilient communities through collaborative partnerships and the One Health approach.