Human-wildlife conflict and its impacts on livelihoods, health, and the environment in Chebera Churchura National Park, Southwest Ethiopia: a phenomenological study using a One Health approach with an urgent call for action

Key Points

• Human-wildlife conflict significantly threatens livelihoods and health in Chebera Churchura National Park, highlighting urgent issues.
• Findings suggest that the conflict has detrimental effects on local communities, flora, and fauna, calling for immediate intervention.
• Using a phenomenological approach, the study emphasizes community experiences and perceptions of health-related impacts.
• The urgent need for collaborative solutions across various sectors is crucial to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in the region.