Dr. Vivian Chemweno is a Veterinarian and One Health Specialist with extensive expertise in infectious disease surveillance, epidemic and pandemic preparedness, outbreak response, and global health security. She holds a Master of Science in Applied Microbiology (Virology) and a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Nairobi.
Dr. Chemweno has provided technical expertise and strategic guidance in the prevention, detection, and control of zoonotic and infectious diseases. Her work spans surveillance system strengthening, outbreak investigation and response, joint risk assessment, risk communication, and community engagement. She has collaborated with government institutions, communities, humanitarian organizations, and non-governmental agencies, playing a key role in developing epidemic preparedness and response strategies, capacity building of the One Health workforce, and fostering multi-sectoral collaboration to enhance health security at national and international levels.
Dr. Chemweno is committed to shaping health security policies, strengthening surveillance systems, and guiding outbreak preparedness and response efforts. She leverages her expertise to drive initiatives that enhance resilience against emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, ensuring a more coordinated, evidence-based, and sustainable approach to health security.
