Prof. Roland Suluku

Dean, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences

Professional Overview

Prof. Roland Suluku is a distinguished professional animal scientist with 27 years of comprehensive experience working with domestic animals and pets in both urban and rural communities throughout Sierra Leone. His expertise encompasses animal husbandry, disease prevention, and community development initiatives.

Core Expertise Areas

🐕Animal Health & Husbandry

Extensive experience in educating and training rural communities on sound animal husbandry practices, disease control and prevention, and environmental sanitation protocols.

🏥One Health & Rabies Expert

Professional expert in One Health approaches and rabies control. Conducted the first World Rabies Day celebrations and vaccination campaigns across northern, southern, and eastern regions of Sierra Leone.

🌍International Representation

Represents Njala University as an animal expert in Ministries and international organizations, contributing to the development of the National Action Plan for Health Security 2016-2021 and Joint External Evaluation (JEE) in Liberia.

🌾Community Development

Proven track record in mobilizing rural communities to increase food production, enhance income generation, and implement poverty alleviation strategies.

📊Research & Financial Management

Experienced in conducting social science research, effectively managing donor funds, and submitting accurate financial reports within required timeframes.

Key Professional Achievements

Major Contributions to Sierra Leone's Animal Health Sector

Pioneer in Rabies Control: Organized and conducted the first World Rabies Day in Sierra Leone, establishing vaccination programs that reached animals across multiple regions
National Health Security Leadership: Served as Njala University's representative in developing crucial national policies, including the National Action Plan for Health Security 2016-2021
International Collaboration: Contributed expertise to the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) process in Liberia, demonstrating regional leadership in animal health
Community Education Impact: Successfully raised awareness and trained thousands of rural community members in proper animal care, disease prevention, and environmental sanitation
Poverty Alleviation Programs: Implemented community mobilization initiatives that significantly increased food production and income generation in rural areas
Research Excellence: Demonstrated proficiency in social science research methodologies with proven capability in donor fund management and financial accountability

Professional Impact

Prof. Suluku's 27-year career represents a comprehensive dedication to improving animal health and community welfare in Sierra Leone. His work spans from grassroots community education to national policy development, positioning him as a leading expert in One Health approaches and sustainable animal agriculture practices in West Africa.

Transforming Animal Health in Sierra Leone

Through dedicated service, innovative approaches, and unwavering commitment to community development, Dr. Roland Suluku continues to shape the future of animal health and food security in Sierra Leone and the broader West African region.

Contact Info

+23276775899

+23299160634

Education

M.Sc. Animal Husbandry Practices

B.Sc Animal Husbandry Practices

Prof. Roland Suluku - Publications

Refereed Journal Papers (2009-2018)

2018 Kerstin Fischer, Juliet Jabaty, Roland Suluku, Thomas Strecker, Allison Groseth, Sarah K Fehling, Anne Balkema-Buschmann, Bashiru Koroma, Kristina M Schmidt Christine Atherstone Hana M Weingartl, Thomas C Mettenleiter, Martin H Groschup, Thomas Hoenen, Sandra Diederich. Serological Evidence for the Circulation of Ebolaviruses in Pigs From Sierra Leone. The Journal of Infectious Diseases, jiy330. https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiy330
Published: 05 July 2018

2018 Roland Suluku¹, Alpha Tejan Jalloh², and Emikpe B.O³. Implementing One Health Concept In rural communities; Approaches and Challenges in Sierra Leone. African Journal of Biomedical Research Fees paid, awaiting Publication

2018 Roland Suluku, Abu Macavoray, Juana P. Moiwo and Bashiru M. Koroma. Effect of PPR disease on socio-economic characteristics of farmers in Moyamba District, Sierra Leone. Fees paid, awaiting Publication

2018 Roland Suluku. One Health A Paradigm Shift in Fighting Infectious Disease.

2017 Bashiru Koroma¹*, Roland Suluku¹, Linda Oskam², Kwadwo Koram³, Kofi Bonney³ and William Ampofo³ and Linda Oskam. Evolution of Zoonotic and EVD Responses in Sierra Leone-Laboratory Capacity Strengthening at Njala University. Journal of Environmental Research. iMedPub Journals Vol.1: No.1: 2. www.imedpub.com

2017 Suluku R¹, Nyandeboh J.P.J¹, Kallon M.N¹, Barrie A², Kabba B², Koroma B.M¹ & Emikpe B.O³*. Case report First Reported Case of Dog Associated Cattle Rabies in Koinadugu District, Northern Sierra Leone. Afr. J. Biomed. Res. Vol. 20 (September 2017); 309-316

2016 Koroma, B.M; Gogra, A.B; Kawa, K.Y; Suluku, R and Bangura, U. Systematic Review for Community Health System Planning and Services in Sierra Leone. Journal of Pharma Science 2016 (1):1, ISSN: ABCD-0000. Received 21 June 2016, Accepted 20 July 2016, P10-23. Journal homepage

2015 Richards P¹, Amara J¹, Ferme MC², Kamara P¹, Sheriff AI¹, Suluku R¹, Voors M³. Social Pathways for Ebola Virus Disease in Rural Sierra Leone, and Some Implications for Containment. PLoS Negl Trop Dis, 2015 Apr 17:9(4):e0003567. doi:10.1371/journal of Neglected Tropical Diseases

Anthropological Research Series (2015)

2015 Paul Richards, Joseph Amara, Esther Mokuwa, Alfred Mokuwa, Roland Suluku. What causes Ebola Virus Disease? View from Four Villages on the Edge of The Rain Forest National Park, Sierra Leone. Journal of Anthropological Clinical research. Retrieved from Ebola-anthropology.net

2015 Paul Richards, Joseph Amara, Esther Mokuwa, Alfred Mokuwa, Roland Suluku. Village response to Ebola Virus Disease in Rural Eastern Sierra Leone. Journal of Anthropological Clinical research. Retrieved from ebola-anthropology.net

2015 Paul Richards, Joseph Amara, Esther Mokuwa, Alfred Mokuwa, Roland Suluku. Village response to Ebola Virus Disease in Rural Central Sierra Leone. An interim report to SMAC Program, DFID Freetown. Journal of Anthropological Clinical Research. Retrieved from ebola-anthropology.net

2015 Paul Richards, Joseph Amara, Esther Mokuwa, Alfred Mokuwa, Roland Suluku. Village responses to Ebola Virus Disease and its Prevention. Eight Interim reports to SMAC program, DFID Freetown. Retrieved from medbox.org

2015 Paul Richards, Joseph Amara, Esther Mokuwa, Alfred Mokuwa, Roland Suluku. Village response to Ebola Virus Disease in Rural Eastern Sierra Leone. Second interim report to SMAC program, DFID Freetown. Retrieved from medbox.org

Animal Health and Veterinary Research

2013 Roland Suluku¹, Ibrahim AB², Jonathan J², Felixtina JE³. The Use of Animal Health Club to Promote Rabies Awareness and Control in Sierra Leone. Journal of Epizootiology and Animal Health in West Africa 9(2013):125-135. www.vardsolutions.com/eahw

2012 Muhammad Munir, Siamak Zohari, Roland Suluku, Neil LeBlane, Saidu Kanu, Francis AR.Sankoh, Mikael Berg, Mohamed L.Barrie, and Karl Stahl. Genetic Characterization of Peste des Petit Ruminant Virus, Sierra Leone. Emerg Infect Dis, 2012 Jan:18(1);193-195. doi:10.3201/eid1801.11304 PMCID:PMC3310125

2012 Roland Suluku¹, Ibrahim Abu-Bakarr², Jonathan Johnny², Prof F.Jonsyn-Ellis³. Post-War Demographic and Ecological Survey of Dog Population and Their Human Relationships in Sierra Leone. (A case study of Urban Freetown). Science Journal of Agricultural Research and Management ISSN:2276-8572. Volume 2012, Article ID sjarm-282

FAO Publications Series (2010)

2010 Roland Suluku. "Dogs of War" Animal Health Club Champions Rabies Prevention to Protect Livelihoods and Lives in Sierra Leone. FAO Agriculture and Consumer Protection Department. Journal of Animal Production and Health Division FAO. Published 2010, Updated 25th September 2012. Retrieved from FAO

2010 Roland Suluku. "Dogs of War" Animal Health Clubs, are Working and a New Generation of Young People are becoming Empowered. FAO Agriculture and Consumer Protection Department. Journal of Animal Production and Health Division FAO. Published 2010, Updated 25th September 2012. Retrieved from FAO

2010 Roland Suluku. "Dogs of War" Animal Health Clubs, are protecting Livelihoods, Food Security and Lives. FAO Agriculture and Consumer Protection Department. Journal of Animal Production and Health Division FAO. Published 2010, Updated 25th September 2012. Retrieved from FAO

2009 Saidu Kanu, Roland Suluku, Abdul Rahman Sesay and Jesse.P.J.Nyandebo. Diagnosis of Egg Drop Syndrome in Small Rural Poultry Farms. Njala Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. ISSN:2075-6402, NJAST Volume 1 page 96-105

Research Impact

Roland Suluku's research spans critical areas including Ebola virus studies, One Health approaches, veterinary epidemiology, and zoonotic disease control in Sierra Leone, contributing significantly to understanding infectious disease dynamics in West African contexts.

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