U.S. Army Capt. Danielle Diamond, a veterinarian with the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, examines long-horned Ankole-Watusi cattle with Uganda Peoples Defense Force (UPDF) Maj. Dr. Godwin Bagyenzi and Ugandan civilian animal-health specialists at a farm in Luwero, Uganda, which is the epicenter of two of the most recent Ebola outbreaks. UPDF and U.S. soldiers are teaming up with civilian health workers here as part of a 15-day whole-of-government program named One Health that strengthens Ugandas healthcare and counter-bioterrorism capabilities and recognizes the health of humans, animals and ecosystems are interconnected â like partner-nation militaries. (Photo by Air Force Capt. Jay Ostrich)
Posted on: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 16:10:55 +0000