The Public Health Ministry, in collaboration with SEAOHUN, Chevron, and Zoetis, organizes Global One Health Day 2026 to drive collaboration for “One Health”—connecting knowledge, collaboration, research, and innovation for efficient monitoring and management of emerging diseases across human, animal, and environmental domains, and climate-driven health threats, all while empowering youth toward sustainable development. Co-hosted by the ministry, SEAOHUN or Southeast Asia One Health University, Chevron Corporation, and Zoetis Company Limited, Global One Health Day 2026 is a regional forum under the “Advancing One Health: Coordination, Engagement, and Innovation” theme. Held to promote One Health knowledge exchange and cooperation, the event took place on 5 November 2026, at Park Silom, Bangkok, attracting a large number of executives and academics from the public, private, and educational sectors from Thailand and many other ASEAN countries. Dr. Sopon Iamsirithaworn, deputy permanent secretary of the Ministry of Public Health who presided over the opening ceremony, said that in the face of Thailand’s increasingly complex and interconnected challenges from epidemics and natural disasters, the One Health City concept holds key to developing urban environments where people, animals and the environment can coexist in a state of true well-being. Global One Health Day 2026 also reflects Thailand’s role as a regional hub for One Health cooperation. Vital for balancing and enhancing the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems, One Health focuses on preventing problems at the source through health threat surveillance and detection, joint risk assessments, and preparedness and responses to emergencies that could spread across borders. The One Health and One Health City concept, so far, can deliver tangible outcomes only when all sectors work together, implement efficient mechanisms, and engage stakeholders at all levels to enable the application of knowledge, technology and innovation that best suits local context. Thailand’s One Health cooperation framework now connects the Disease Control Department, the Livestock Development Department, and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, with the private and academic sectors, driving a multidisciplinary approach and integrated risk management for the wellbeing of Thais across all dimensions. Dr. Tongkorn Meeyam, DVM, PhD, Executive Director of the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN), noted that the theme “Advancing One Health: Coordination, Engagement, and Innovation” responds directly to ASEAN’s increasingly complex and interconnected health threats. Climate volatility and natural disasters, she explained, have altered the patterns and spread of both emerging and re-emerging diseases. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) adds another critical challenge, one that demands collaborative management across the public health, veterinary, agricultural, and environmental sectors. SEAOHUN has played an important role in building capacity and promoting multidisciplinary, multiagency collaboration. Recognizing that human, animal, and environmental health are interconnected, SEAOHUN holds that health challenges cannot be addressed in isolation. They require information sharing and collective learning so that research findings can be applied to real-world situations in a timely way. Sponsored by Chevron, Zoetis, and Park Silom, Global One Health Day 2026 features a range of academic work and research. Highlights include SEAOHUN’s promotion of One Health Education in Thailand through national and regional networks, and Zoetis’ study on AMR. The program also includes an interactive One Health game show that helps young people develop analytical thinking and synthesis skills. In addition, an exhibition titled “One Health Education for All” showcases how SEAOHUN and its partners are strengthening One Health Education at all levels, as well as the projects they have implemented in Thailand. Established in 2011, SEAOHUN is an academic and research network dedicated to the One Health concept. Currently, more than 100 educational institutions in eight ASEAN countries have joined its network. Its secretariat is based in Chiang Mai’s Mueang district. Ms. Pornsuree Konanta, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, at Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd., stated that Chevron, as a member of the Global Health Security Agenda Private Sector Roundtable, is pleased to support this event. Promoting health literacy and building understanding of the One Health concept within Southeast Asia’s education systems, in collaboration with SEAOHUN, are among the company’s core commitments, alongside its longstanding dedication to improving the quality of life in the communities where it operates. Chevron’s One Health initiatives have primarily focused on building knowledge among primary and secondary school educators. When equipped with well-being skills, young people understand the links between human, animal and environmental health and respond appropriately to risks from endemics, health issues related to animals and climate, as well as emerging diseases. Children and youth, moreover, share what they learn with their families, friends and those in their close circles, spreading One Health knowledge from schools to communities and encouraging broader public participation in health-risk reduction. Ms. Kulpreeya Buddharudisuk, General Manager for Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos at Zoetis Thailand Inc., said her company, a global leader in animal health products, is proud to be part of Global One Health Day 2026. Zoetis, after all, has long attached importance to and played a role in the advancement of One Health through various initiatives, with the One Health concept integrated into its sustainability strategy, “Driven to Care.” Zoetis has even established the Center for Transboundary and Emerging Diseases (CTED) to monitor infectious diseases that can cross borders and affect both humans and animals, while developing related vaccines and diagnostic innovations. In addition, the company promotes science-driven research and development, maintains rigorous product quality standards, and places the utmost importance on addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) has officially chosen Zoetis as a key vaccine supplier for its rabies vaccine bank program, which pursues the goal of achieving zero human deaths from rabies by 2030. Presently, Zoetis has also strengthened One Health academic collaboration with veterinary faculties and professional veterinary associations across Thailand, including the Thai Veterinary Medical Association and the Veterinary Practitioner Association of Thailand. Global One Health Day 2026 represents a concrete collaboration among the public, private, and non-governmental sectors to raise public awareness of One Health and encourage people to become part of the One Health movement, promoting a disease-free, safe, and sustainable future. More Photos: https://photos.seaohun.org/Global-One-Health-Day-2026-SEAOHUN

Healthy Pets – Healthy People – Healthy Environment. A Thai student team organized a one-day educational workshop on 12 September 2026 at Panalai Veterinary Hospital, Nonthaburi, to raise awareness of zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and promote responsible exotic pet ownership through a One Health Approach. Why exotic pets matter for One Health Exotic pets are increasingly kept in close contact with their owners, often sharing the same household environment. This close interaction raises important One Health concerns, as zoonotic pathogens can be transmitted between animals, people and the shared environment, and antibiotics used wrongly in these animals may contribute to the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Yet exotic pet owners have limited access to structured and evidence-based guidance on these risks. A team of five students from Mahidol University and Walailak University decided to change that. Their project, Community-Centric One Health Approaches to Zoonotic AMR in Exotic Pet Owners, was selected as one of nine projects in the SEAOHUN 2026 One Health Campus-to-Community (OH-C2C) Challenge. Exotic D-Day: learning by doing The students organised, hosted and ran the whole event themselves. SEAOHUN Foundation Board member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Walasinee Sakcanduang and SEAOHUN Executive Director Assist. Prof. Dr. Tongkorn Meeyam opened the day, and Dr. Methinee Pipatthana from the Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University spoke about the project’s selection through the SEAOHUN competition with support from Chevron. The educational sessions featured two invited experts who shared practical knowledge on zoonotic disease prevention and AMR. Dr. Kanpong Boonthaworn of the Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit explained how pathogens and AMR move between exotic pets, people and the environment. Dr. Benchapol Lorsunyaluck from Panalai Veterinary Hospital addressed potentially risky practices in pet owners and provided recommendations for safe animal handling, hygiene, and responsible exotic pet care. In the afternoon, participants engaged in hands-on, interactive learning activities. Through a team-based game, participants matched diseases to their animal hosts in a team game, and a fluorescent dye and UV blacklight demonstration showed how easily germs spread from hands to surfaces. The students measured knowledge, attitudes and practices before and after the workshop. Who took part Twenty pet owners attended, including three who walked in on the day. Early feedback suggests they found the content useful, easy to follow and relevant to daily pet care. The team is now analyzing the pre- and post-workshop results. What the students are leaving behind The project will produce Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) tools and a structured training module that other communities can adapt, so the learning goes beyond one day.

“I’ve been working at the market for years, but I’ve never seen anything like the GloGerm UV test before. It really changed how I think about handwashing between handling cash and produce.” - A vendor at Pasar Pandan Jaya AMPANG, MALAYSIA — Every morning, vendors at Pasar Pandan Jaya handle cash, raw meat, fresh produce, and each other’s company in the same tight space. That daily mix of people, animals, food, and waste makes hygiene a shared responsibility, not just a personal one. On 10-11 August 2026, nine students from Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia set out to make that responsibility visible. Over two days, the SAFE-PASAR team turned the market into a classroom, taking public health discussions from the main stage straight to the market floor. Day one opened with a panel that skipped the usual lecture format. A public health specialist explained the medical reasoning, a municipal council representative outlined local support and rules, and a vendor described what actually happens at the stall. Three different vantage points landed on the same conclusion that a safer market benefits everyone who works and shops there. “SAFE-PASAR demonstrates how public health knowledge can be translated into meaningful community action.” — Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shalinawati, Project Supervisor Then came the demonstration that stuck. Using GloGerm lotion and UV light, the team showed vendors germs clinging to their hands after washing with dry tissue or wet wipes alone — invisible to the naked eye but glowing clearly under the light. Soap and running water washed it away. Seeing is believing, and the visual proof said more than words ever could. On day two, the students moved onto the market floor to meet vendors at their own stalls. Through short, hands-on exercises, vendors practiced telling everyday ailments apart from signs of infectious illness and spotting common food-safety risks around their counters. Meeting people where they work made the lessons feel practical, not theoretical. “Throughout this project, I truly realized that for these vendors, the market is their livelihood. I hope our efforts not only helped protect their health but also gave them a stronger sense of pride in maintaining a safe environment for their customers.” — Zulfa, Project Leader SAFE-PASAR is one of nine student-led projects running across Southeast Asia, India, and Bangladesh under the SEAOHUN Campus-to-Community (C2C) Challenge, supported by Chevron. Like their peers across the region, the Malaysian team took an academic idea, brought it into a real community, and left something behind that will outlast the two-day program: vendors who now wash their hands differently, and a market that trusts its own instincts a little more.

Thairat grew up watching his father, a veterinarian, care for sick animals. One day his father treated a dog that was very ill and close to dying, and the dog recovered. Thairat never forgot it. He decided to become a vet too. Now he is in his sixth year of veterinary studies at Chiang Mai University. He had heard of One Health, the idea that the health of people, animals, and the environment is connected, but he understood it only in a basic way. "I mainly thought of it as collaboration between veterinarians, doctors, and other professionals to prevent and control diseases," he says. Then a professor suggested an internship with the Veterinary Public Health and Food Safety Centre for Asia Pacific (VPHCAP), a partner of the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN). Thairat wanted to work with people from international organizations and different fields, so he joined the team behind the SEAOHWA One Health Certificate Program, a free online course for Thai learners that SEAOHUN developed with funding support from Chevron, in partnership with VPHCAP and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University. As an intern, he helped review the online platform, organize information, and prepare learning materials and presentations. The program's final exercise changed how he thinks. "It made me realize that a health problem can be much more complex than it first appears," he says. He also learned that antibiotic resistance, which happens when germs stop responding to medicines, involves people, animals, and the environment together. What happens in one area affects the others. Today, Thairat sees his future work more broadly. He believes vets can help prevent diseases that spread from animals to people, keep food safe, and reduce antibiotic resistance. He also wants to work more with people from other fields. "The most important thing I've gained from OHCP is not just a certificate or new knowledge, but a different way of thinking," he says. You don't need to be an expert to start You don't need any One Health training to join. Thairat says the program begins with the basics and builds from there."You don't have to already know about One Health. You just need to be willing to learn from different disciplines." Here is how it works: Start with the basics. Take the One Health Foundation module. Choose your track. Pick disease tracking (surveillance), antibiotic resistance, or laboratory work, based on your interests. Try it on a real problem. Finish with an exercise where you apply what you learned. Earn your certificate. Thairat says it can also be a useful addition to your academic and professional profile. The program is free, online, and self-paced, so you can study around your classes. The Thai pilot runs in Thai and English. It is open to university students and professionals in human, animal, and environmental health, with a special focus on veterinary students and professionals. Thairat says that even a little time each week makes it manageable. Ready to give it a try? If you are a vet student, a public health student, a lab student, or simply curious about how health connects across fields, this is a low-pressure place to begin. "Give it a try," Thairat says. "You might discover an area that you hadn't considered before. And it can be use for your academic and professional profile."

What began as a student-led effort to understand drinking-water risks is now bringing One Health action directly into the community of Velur, Thrissur. The Water Shield student team is working with households, community volunteers, local government representatives, and veterinarians to identify water-safety risks, share practical knowledge, and explore solutions that can be sustained locally. Water Shield — One Health Assessment of Drinking Water Quality and Health Risks in Velur, Kerala with Community-Based Intervention — is one of the winning projects of the SEAOHUN 2026 One Health Campus-to-Community (OH-C2C) Challenge, supported by Chevron. From Campus to Community As part of the project, the student team recently visited Velur to engage directly with residents and better understand their experiences and concerns around drinking water. The visit brought students together with community members, panchayat representatives, local officials, and veterinarians. Through these conversations, residents shared their everyday practices and concerns around water collection, storage, treatment, and the protection of household water sources. The discussions also helped residents recognize that water can appear safe while still carrying risks. “We always thought that clear-looking water was safe to drink. Now we understand that testing is just as important.” — Kausalya, Water Guardian For Kausalya, becoming a Water Guardian means more than gaining new knowledge. It provides an opportunity to help share water-safety awareness within her community and support continued local action. The team is working with 60 households through household surveys, water-quality testing, risk assessment, awareness activities, and follow-up interventions. The project also introduces Safe Water Chain kits and trains community volunteers as Water Guardians to support safe water practices beyond the project team’s direct involvement. For other residents, the opportunity to test household water has brought attention to an issue they had rarely considered. “We never really had the chance to test our water, and we had not thought much about how important water testing is. Now we understand its value, and we hope these services can continue in our village from time to time.” — Sunitha, Community Member Exploring Practical Solutions The project goes beyond assessment and awareness. The Water Shield team is also exploring a floating vetiver-based phytoremediation system as a nature-based approach to improving water quality in selected ponds. By combining student knowledge with community experience, the team is exploring solutions that respond to local conditions while giving students practical experience in applying One Health approaches outside the classroom. “SEAOHUN gave students an opportunity to learn beyond the classroom and academic competitions. By working directly with rural communities, they experienced real-world challenges and developed leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and problem-solving skills. These field experiences also strengthened their understanding of community engagement and prepared them for future professional practice.” — Dr. Divya Rani Thomas, Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, and Project Supervisor Building Local Ownership The community visit also opened conversations about how water-safety activities could continue beyond the current project period. Students, residents, panchayat representatives, veterinarians, and other local stakeholders discussed opportunities to strengthen awareness, local participation, and access to water-safety services. For the Water Shield team, the experience reinforced an important lesson: “The community interaction reminded us that water safety is not only about testing samples. It is about listening to people, understanding their concerns, and working together to find solutions that can continue within the community.” — Water Shield Student Team The experience in Velur demonstrates how student-led One Health projects can connect learning with community needs. By listening to residents and working alongside local stakeholders, the Water Shield team is helping turn knowledge into practical action—and creating opportunities for communities to play an active role in shaping solutions for their own water-safety challenges.

“We took the learning we received in our residential program in Gujarat, and translated it into One Health for our peers. I think we conveyed our point across as the room was vibrant with energy and a renewed sense of the ‘mindset’ of One Health.”— Dr. Yashi Rastogi, One Health Ambassador, The JSS Academy The JSS Academy of Higher Education became a vibrant hub of interdisciplinary learning on 21 September 2026, as students took on the role of educators during the OHNI 2026 India One Health School Program (IOHSP) Peer Training. More than a day-long learning event, the program demonstrated how peer-led education strengthened awareness of the One Health approach while empowering future health professionals to think beyond disciplinary boundaries. The peer training formed part of the broader India One Health School Program, led by the One Health Network of India (OHNI) through the Centre for One Health Education, Research and Development (COHERD) at the Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), with support from Chevron and the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN). Together, the partners envisioned a future where students would not only learn about One Health but would also carry its message across campuses, communities, and professions. India’s diverse ecosystems, extensive livestock population, rapid urbanization, and increasing risks from zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and climate-related health challenges made it a strategic priority for the initiative. Rather than responding only after health emergencies occurred, Chevron and SEAOHUN invested in preparing students to collaborate across medicine, veterinary science, public health, and environmental disciplines before future crises emerged. The program adopted a powerful multiplier approach, training selected students as One Health Ambassadors, who then returned to their institutions to educate hundreds of their peers. At JSS Medical College, that vision came alive as students transformed from learners into facilitators, creating a learning environment where conversations flowed freely and knowledge became a shared experience. “One Health is not just a concept—it is a way of thinking and working together. It was inspiring to see students move beyond disciplinary boundaries and recognise the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health. As One Health Ambassadors, they have the potential to become catalysts for meaningful change in their institutions and communities”— Dr B Nandlal, Professor, Dept of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, JSS Dental College and Hospital. A defining moment of the program was the panel discussion, “Beyond Boundaries: Human, Animal, and Environmental Health in Action,” moderated by Dr. B. Nandlal. The session featured Dr. Tongkorn Meeyam, Executive Director of SEAOHUN, and Dr. S. Yasobant, Faculty- IIPHG & Lead of the One Health Network of India, alongside other distinguished speakers, who highlighted how collaboration across sectors is essential to addressing emerging health challenges. Their insights encouraged students to view health through a broader lens; one that connects hospitals, communities, animals, and the environment as part of a single, interconnected system. Building on these discussions, the One Health Ambassadors led peer-driven sessions that explored the fundamentals of One Health, the human-animal-environment connection, and the importance of moving beyond traditional siloed approaches. Interactive roleplays, collaborative activities, and engaging games transformed complex public health concepts into practical learning experiences, ensuring that participants remained active contributors throughout the day rather than passive listeners. “Being part of this program made One Health feel much more than a concept—it became something we could experience, discuss, and share with others. The interactive sessions helped me see how every discipline has a role to play in building a healthier future.”— Dr. Ayushi Sinha, Peer from the traning. By the end of the program, the greatest transformation was not simply what participants had learned—it was what they had become. The peer training empowered students to move beyond the role of participants and embrace their identity as One Health Changemakers, equipped with the confidence to initiate conversations, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and carry the One Health approach into their future classrooms, workplaces, and communities. The event reinforced a simple but lasting message: meaningful change often begins with students. When empowered with knowledge and leadership, they become catalysts who inspire others to protect the health of people, animals, and the environment, together.

Students from the OneHealthVillage project join the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Patuakhali Science and Technology University to vaccinate pets and share rabies prevention messages. Rabies is fatal once symptoms appear, but it is entirely preventable. On World Rabies Day, 28 September, students from the OneHealthVillage project turned that message into action at Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Barishal Campus. OneHealthVillage is Bangladesh's winning team in the SEAOHUN 2026 Regional Student Competition, the One Health Campus-to-Community Challenge. The project is funded by Chevron through the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN). The challenge gives student teams across nine countries a small grant to design and run health projects in their own communities. Under this year's theme, "Stronger Together," the students worked with the university's Veterinary Teaching Hospital to bring animal health experts, students, and community members together. Their shared goal is Zero Human Deaths from Dog-Mediated Rabies by 2030. What happened on the day Awareness rally: Participants marched to raise public awareness of rabies prevention. Free rabies vaccination: Pets and community animals received free vaccines, protecting animals and the people who live alongside them. Zoonotic disease cards: The team handed out cards they created, explaining in simple language how to prevent rabies in people and animals. (Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that pass between animals and humans.) Veterinary students led much of the work on the ground, from speaking with the public to supporting the vaccination effort. Standing Together with Faculty and Partners Professor Dr. Khondoker Jahengir Alam, Dean of the Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, and Professor Dr. Farzana Islam Rume, project supervisor from the Department of Microbiology and Public Health, attended with other faculty members. The team thanks Professor Dr. Md. Selim Ahmed, Chief Veterinarian of the PSTU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, who directed the free vaccination programme. They also thank the One Health Institute, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), for joining the campaign. Youth and community working together OneHealthVillage is a student-led project in Rahamatpur, the community near the PSTU Barishal Campus. Eight students from PSTU, Sher-E-Bangla Medical College, and the University of Rajshahi train local residents to become community leaders. These leaders host relaxed village gatherings, using a printed toolkit, to help neighbours protect people, animals, and the environment together. The project also covers bird flu, leptospirosis, and the misuse of antibiotics. The World Rabies Day campaign took the same approach to a wider audience: when youth and community work as partners, healthy habits spread.

With the funding support from Chevron, the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) joined more than 1,300 experts from 107 countries at the 9th World One Health Congress (WOHC 2026), one of the world’s largest international gatherings dedicated to One Health. Held in Lisbon from September 4–7, the four-day congress brought together researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, veterinarians, environmental scientists, public health experts, industry leaders, international organizations, and civil society representatives. Its program comprised more than 80 sessions and almost 600 scientific posters, creating a broad platform for sharing evidence, policy experience, and practical approaches across the human-animal-environment interface. Seven One Health University Networks Share Regional Experience In the session “One Health in Higher Education and University-led Networks: Goals, Outcomes, and Challenges”, SEAOHUN joined academic networks from North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Moderated by Dr. Michael Lairmore of the North America One Health University Network, the session featured: Dr. Tongkorn Meeyam, Southeast Asia One Health University Network Dr. Sid Thakur, North American One Health University Network Dr. Bruno Gonzalez Zorn, Una Europa One Health University Network Dr. Irene Naigaga, Africa One Health University Network Dr. Elmoubashar Farag, Middle East and North Africa One Health University Network Dr. Christina Pettan-Brewer, Latin America, Ibero and the Caribbean Regional University Networks Dr. Wondwossen Gebreyes, One Health Global Alliance The session extended the reach of university-led One Health education by connecting regional networks with a diverse international audience and creating opportunities to exchange models, lessons, and partnership ideas across disciplines and geographies. SEAOHUN Showcases Regional Achievements, Inspiring Global Action Dr. Tongkorn Meeyam presented SEAOHUN’s regional approach to One Health education and workforce development across Southeast Asia. Sharing the model at WOHC 2026 introduced SEAOHUN’s work to participants from academia, government, professional practice, international organizations, industry, and civil society. Highlighted initiatives included standardized core competencies, regional student-matching programs, and digital learning platforms that connect future doctors, veterinarians, environmental scientists, and epidemiologists. The congress provided an opportunity to share these approaches with potential academic and institutional partners from around the world. Extending the Reach of University Networks Participation in WOHC 2026 enabled the university networks to engage three important audiences: Academic audiences: Faculty members, researchers, students, and university leaders were able to compare education models and explore institutional cooperation. Policy and professional audiences: Policymakers, healthcare professionals, veterinarians, public health experts, and environmental scientists gained direct access to university-led evidence and practice. Broader partners: International organizations, industry leaders, funders, and civil society representatives could identify opportunities to support, adapt, or scale regional initiatives. A Global Platform for Visibility and Partnership With more than 1,300 participants from 107 countries, almost 600 scientific posters, and over 80 sessions, WOHC 2026 offered SEAOHUN a high-visibility platform to present Southeast Asian experience, reach new audiences, and strengthen connections with organizations working across One Health fields. SEAOHUN and its partner networks will build on the relationships established in Lisbon to expand academic exchange, connect students and professionals across regions, and increase the visibility of university-led One Health initiatives.

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Prof. Teuku Reza Ferasyi, DVM is the Director of Center for Tropical Veterinary Studies – One Health Collaboration Center (CENTROVETS-OHCC), Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. He currently also 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 established the Center for Tropical Veterinary Studies – One Health Collaboration Center (CENTROVETS-OHCC), Universitas Syiah Kuala, under the coordination of the Indonesia One Health University Network (INDOHUN). He has been actively involved in various regional One Health initiatives, including activities organized by the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN), where he has participated in workshops and served as a judge for the Regional Student Competition. Recently, he was appointed to represent the Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) as a member of the Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations (FAVA) Standing Committee for the FAVA Strategy 2026–2030 on One Health Strategy. His main areas of interest include the application of the One Health approach to antimicrobial resistance control, zoonotic disease prevention, epidemiologic intelligence and the development of integrated One Health surveillance systems.

GANDHINAGAR, India, July 2026 — The One Health Network of India (OHNI) and the Centre for One Health Education, Research & Development (COHERD) at the Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), with support from Chevron and the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN), launched the India One Health School Program (IOHSP) 2026 on July 20 in Gandhinagar. The five-day residential program ran from July 20 to 24 and brought together 34 postgraduate students from different disciplines and institutions across India. It gave participants a shared platform to build their understanding of the One Health approach, which looks at human, animal, and environmental health together. The program opened with a panel discussion, "From Policy to Practice: Advancing One Health Across Sectors and Nations." Sessions throughout the week covered policy, surveillance, communication, and community engagement, and combined expert talks, case studies, field visits, and group activities. The aim was to help participants apply what they learned to real health challenges that cross sectors. A key highlight of IOHSP 2026 was learning from peers. Students from different academic and professional backgrounds worked together throughout the program, enabling participants from different academic and professional backgrounds to learn from one another and understand the importance of breaking traditional sectoral boundaries. The program also introduced participants to the concept of peer-led One Health education, preparing them to take the learning back to their respective institutions and communities. Through this cascade approach, the One Health Ambassadors are expected to engage and train a much larger network of students, contributing to the expansion of One Health awareness and capacity across India. “IOHSP brings together young professionals from diverse disciplines to learn, collaborate, and champion the One Health approach. We are proud to nurture these One Health Ambassadors as they carry this learning forward to their institutions and communities. ”- Dr. Deepak B. Saxena, Director, IIPHG. IOHSP reflects Chevron and SEAOHUN's support for One Health education and leadership development in the region. By bringing together academia, government, industry, and regional networks, the program aims to build a sustained platform for collaboration among the next generation of One Health professionals.

Jayson Tadeo on the two-year journey of writing the One Health lessons nowreaching classrooms across the Philippines In September 2024, a group of 45 teachers gathered in Pampanga for a three-day training on something new: a set of lessons that treated human health, animal health, and the environment as one connected subject, not three separate ones. Behind those lessons was a small writing team from the Department of Education's Bureau of Learning Delivery, including Jayson Tadeo. Two years later, that same module has grown into a province-wide pilot in Aurora, with a fresh round of teachers trained this July. We sat down with Jayson to talk through the whole stretch, from the meeting that started it to where the project stands today. THE JOURNEY RECAP Sept 2024: Pilot launches in Pampanga, training 45 teachers from 2 schools 2024–2026: Module writing team, including Jayson, refines lessons based on classroom feedback May 2025: Pilot expands to Aurora Province involving 41 Master teachers (Kinder to Grade 10) from 28 schools July 2026: Expansion in Aurora Province, involving 30 senior high school teachers from 16 national high schools, 13 districts July 25–26, 2026: Second Training of Teachers held in Baguio City for 30 teachers Initiated by SEAOHUN, SEAMEO TROPMED Network and DepEd Philippines, with funding from Chevron and Department of Education Philippines Q: Take us back to the start. How did you end up writing this module? Jayson: I was asked to sit in a meeting with a visiting delegation from the SEAMEO TROPMED Network led by Dr. Sandra Tempongko. I came in with an open mind and a genuine curiosity about what would be discussed. When they introduced the One Health concept, I was immediately struck by its relevance. I saw how the project could help Filipino learners develop a deeper sense of responsibility toward their own health, their communities, animals, and the environment. That meeting became the starting point for everything that came after. Q: What did writing the module actually teach you about One Health? Jayson: Going in, I understood the basic idea: human, animal, and environmental health are connected. Writing the lessons made it concrete. One Health is not only a scientific or public health concept, it's also a way of thinking that can guide people in making responsible decisions in their daily lives. Food safety, waste management, disease prevention, farming, none of it works in isolation, and neither could the lessons. Q: The module first went into classrooms in Pampanga back in 2024. What was the hardest part of getting it ready? Jayson: Finding a natural way to fit it into what students already learn, at every grade level, without turning it into an extra subject bolted on the side. Younger students got lessons built around things they already know, like hygiene and animal care. Older students tackled harder territory, like disease prevention, sustainable farming, and environmental protection. There were moments I wasn't sure it was working. I questioned whether the activities were truly aligned with the learning goals, and appropriate for the learners. When that happened, I went back to basics: reread the purpose of the lesson, asked whether it actually helped a student understand and apply the idea, and revised until it did. Q: What role did Chevron and SEAOHUN play in getting from that first Pampanga training to where the project is now? Jayson: A direct one. The SEAMEO TROPMED Network gave our team technical guidance to keep the science accurate. Chevron and SEAOHUN funded the work itself, from the original Pampanga pilot through to this year's expansion. Without their funding support, the development and implementation of the project would not have been successful. Q: Any feedback from those first two years that's stayed with you? Jayson: Stories relayed back from teachers testing the module: students talking through proper handwashing, how to handle pets responsibly, why rabies prevention matters. Small conversations, but the kind that told me the lessons were landing, and worth carrying into the next phase. Q: Now the project has reached Aurora Province, with a new group of teachers trained this July. What was that training like? Jayson: We always value our conversations with teachers because they allow us to understand their experiences, concerns, and expectations. For me, the training wasn't just handing over a manual. It was making sure this new group of teachers had what they needed to run with it. I want teachers to understand that the module is not simply an additional set of lessons, but a carefully designed guide, one that should help learners move beyond awareness toward practical, responsible actions in their daily lives. Q: What do you hope students take from all this, from Pampanga to Aurora and wherever it goes next? Jayson: What I hope students take from all of this is the realization that they can be agents of change in their own homes, schools, and communities. One health should not end with understanding the connection among people, animals, and the environment; it should inspire students to make responsible choices, influence others, and take meaningful action. From Pampanga to Aurora and wherever this initiative goes next, I hope these lessons help shape young people who see that even simple actions can create a wider and lasting impact. “Writing this module showed me that curriculum work can go beyond the classroom. It can shape the everyday choices that protect people, animals, and the environment.” — Jayson Tadeo Q: What's next? Jaysaon: More schools, more provinces, and eventually, I hope, a permanent place in the national curriculum. My advice to anyone starting similar work elsewhere: root it in what's already being taught, train the teachers well, pilot it, listen to the feedback, and build real partnerships across education, health, and environment groups. The process should remain responsive to the learners' context, while ensuring that One Health becomes an integrated and sustainable part of the curriculum.