A One Health courtesy visit to WWF-Laos office, provided an opportunity to share some information with the VaRaHa Youth Heroes team practical, community-tested guidance for their zoonotic disease and wildlife conservation project — and a renewed appreciation for what teamwork can achieve. In Lao PDR, the risks of zoonotic disease and wildlife trade rarely stay confined to one field of study. They sit at the intersection of environment, animals, and people — which is exactly w

The Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN), with support from Chevron, participated in the Global Health Security Conference 2026 (GHS2026) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 9–12 June 2026. Executive Director Dr. Tongkorn Meeyam represented the network, joining global leaders, researchers, policymakers, and development partners to exchange knowledge and strengthen collaboration on global health security. The conference underscored the growing importan

Dr. Chea Bunna is a researcher and lecturer at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Royal University of Agriculture (RUA), Cambodia, and serves as a liaison for the Cambodia One Health University Network (CAMBOHUN). He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from RUA, a Master’s degree in Agrofood Chain from the University of Toulouse III, France, and a PhD in Agricultural Science from RUA. His research and professional interests focus on food safety, antimicrobial

Dr. Teuku Reza Ferasyi is the Dean and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. He currently serves as General Secretary of the Association of Indonesian Veterinary Medicine Faculties (AFKHI) and is a Member of the Indonesian Veterinary Council. Since 2018, Dr. Ferasyi has led the Center for Tropical Veterinary Studies – One Health Collaboration Center (CENTROVETS-OHCC), Universitas Syiah Kuala, under the coord

Dr. Remil L. Galay is a professor in the Department of Veterinary Paraclinical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Philippines Los Baños, and currently serves as Director of the UPLB Zoonoses Center. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (cum laude) from UPLB in 2007 and his Doctor of Veterinary Science from Yamaguchi University in 2015. Dr. Galay’s research focuses on vector biology and vector-borne diseases in animals. He has condu

Hiang Thai Thamrong Border Patrol Police School, Chiang Mai, Thailand SEAMEO SEPS, in collaboration with SEAOHUN and funded by Chevron, is advancing the next phase of the “Promotion of Well-being in Schools in Southeast Asia” Programme through the implementation of the School Well-being Model Expansion initiative in 2026. The programme builds on the successful implementation of Phases 1 and 2 (2024-2025), which demonstrated that strengthening school meals, hygiene practices,

SEAOHUN is pleased to announce that five One Health online courses are now available — free of charge — on the Southeast Asia One Health Workforce Academies (SEA-OHWA) platform. These courses were originally developed under the USAID-funded One Health Workforce – Next Generation (OHW-NG) project by the One Health Institute at the University of California, Davis. The continued operation and accessibility of SEA-OHWA is supported by Chevron. Through a collaboration between SEAO

The One Health approach plays a crucial role in tackling global health challenges by recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. In a significant move to address complex issues such as pandemics, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and climate change, four leading global agencies—the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), and the United Nations Environment Pr

Each year, thousands of public health professionals across India gather at IAPSMCON — the Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine — to share research, debate ideas, and shape the direction of public health practice. In 2026, the One Health Network of India (OHNI) brought its work to this stage and used it to show what happens when training students becomes just the beginning. 51 Students, over 2,500 Reached In 2025, OHNI launched

The Southeast Asia One Health Workforce Academies (SEA-OHWA) university tour continued into early 2026, with visits to universities in the Philippines and Thailand. Made possible with the funding support of Chevron, each stop brought the platform directly to students, faculty members, and One Health practitioners — introducing free, regionally relevant One Health online courses and encouraging new learners to enroll. From Fields to Classrooms: The Philippines Stop On 27–28 Ja