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

Forty-five lecturers from universities across Thailand gathered in Hua Hin, Thailand from 23–25 January 2026 to share and learn how to integrate One Health competencies into their teaching. The three-day Training of Trainers workshop aimed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools to introduce interdisciplinary approaches to health challenges that affect people, animals, and the environment.   The workshop was organized by Kasetsart University (KU) in collaboration with

In early February 2026, 475 students from across Southeast Asia arrived in Penang, Malaysia, with one shared goal: to show that young people can solve real problems. Over four days, they did exactly that. The 14th Regional Congress of the Search for SEAMEO Young Scientists (SSYS), held from 9 to 12 February, brought together student researchers from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Guided by 127 teacher advis

Bangkok  --  One Health’s strength depends on the people who deliver it, and the pipeline starts with young professionals. For the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), strengthening this workforce is essential to protect agrifood systems, safeguard livelihoods and reduce disease risks at the human, animal and environmental interface.   One Health is a collaborative approach that unites different sectors together to prevent and manage health risks. Bu

Following its official regional launch on 14 August 2025, the Southeast Asia One Health Workforce Academies (SEAOHWA) moved beyond the virtual stage and into classrooms, campuses, and conversations across Southeast Asia. Through a series of post-launch outreach and engagement activities spanning October through December 2025, SEAOHUN brought the SEAOHWA platform directly to universities, educators, students, and health professionals—transforming a digital learning platform in

On November 3, 2025, the Asawin Grand Convention Hotel in Bangkok buzzed with energy. Teachers, students, and professionals from across Southeast Asia filled the hall — exchanging ideas, reconnecting with colleagues and friends, and discovering new ways to teach and learn about One Health. This was International One Health Day 2025, and for Chevron, Kasetsart University, the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN), and its partners, it was more than a celebrati

Building on the success of the pilot project in Pampanga, the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Tropical Medicine and...

Thanks to a regional project, seven Southeast Asian schools have made positive and potentially sustainable impacts on their students via...