Delia Grace

Delia Grace

Delia Grace is an epidemiologist and veterinarian with more than 20 years experience in developing countries. She graduated from several leading universities and currently leads research on zoonoses and food-borne disease at the International Livestock Research Institute based in Nairobi, Kenya. Her research interests include food safety, emerging diseases, gender studies, and animal welfare.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Food safety — too long the Cinderella sister of 'One Health'

Opinion: Food safety — too long the Cinderella sister of 'One Health'

over 3 years ago // Global health

As the world increasingly accepts the need for an integrated “One Health” approach in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, investment in food safety improvements for lower-income countries must be ramped up.

Opinion: Can the livestock sector find the elusive 'win-win' on drug resistance?

Opinion: Can the livestock sector find the elusive 'win-win' on drug resistance?

about 9 years ago // Antimicrobial resistance

The overuse and misuse of antibiotics in animals, especially livestock, has become a driving force for global health concerns by accelerating the resistance of disease-causing bacteria that also infect people. Delia Grace from International Livestock Research Institute explains why it's crucial to recognize regional variations in antibiotic use in animal health.