Learn from experts at the virtual forum “Global Health Security (GHS): Threats and Ways Forward” on 10 February 2022, at 9.00 a.m., hosted by the School of Global Health and the The Thai Red Cross Society. Dr. Dennis Carroll, the world renowned GHS expert will lead this forum to provide us the insights into cross-border health risks and factors potentially exacerbating these threats. The speakers will also reflect the lessons drawn from COVID-19 responsive measures as the guide for proactive preparedness to combat future health threats. Register here: https://chula.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcucu2gqjgvHNRdGXVunRMlDa1wTraobxG6

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted in many professions; veterinary service as well. FAVA’s invitation on the FAVA-Pet Fair SEA Regional webinar on the 1st Platform of Veterinary Telemedicine in ASEAN: Challenge & Opportunity on 17 February 2022 at 3.30-5.00 pm BKK time. Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xd37udqsSRSr0E7a26yOnQ

In a rapidly changing world, continuous and lifelong learning becomes a key element for progress and advancement in all areas of life. Training and development are core instruments in the development sector and have faced many challenges due to the impact of COVID-19. As a result, designing meaningful, engaging, and effective learning experiences for long-lasting learning, especially in virtual space, has become an important part of creating social impact. SEAOHUN in partnership with Chevron conducted a Training of Trainers course for members and partners December 2nd- 17th, 2021. This training was focused on sharpening the participants abilities to facilitate and lead others in developing their facilitating skills. This hands-on workshop was produced with the practitioner in mind, including case studies and opportunities to apply the newly learned skills. As evidenced by positive feedback, attendees were appreciative of this ever-relevant training in the increasingly online world. Thoughts from one of the attendees who joined Impact Hub Almaty Training of Trainer on the Basic Facilitation Skills supported by Chevron under the "Strengthening One Health Education in Southeast Asia" initiative.

The Sixth Chula VRC Vaccine Research Forum 2022 in topic "mRNA/LPN Technology-The Discovery for Global Health" by honorable speakers of Prince Mahidol Award 2021 Laureates: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karikó, Prof. Weissman and Prof. Cullis Associate Professor Katalin Karikó and Professor Drew Weissmen who have been working side by side in developing mRNA technology and its applications in medicine and using mRNA technology to develop COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. They have also played an important role in the rapid development of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine by the new technology. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karikó and Prof. Weissman has led to the rapid availability of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, which has saved millions of lives and become an important tool for the control of COVID-19 pandemic around the world. Professor Pieter Cullis is a pioneer in lipid nanoparticles, which have been used for various applications in medicine. This technique has been successfully deployed to develop the delivery system of mRNA vaccines, which are being used to control the COVID-19 pandemic. He not only made COVID-19 mRNA vaccines possible but has also created a way to safely deliver nucleic acid into cells, which opened up possibilities for various applications of nucleic acid technology for prevention and treatment of many other diseases in the future. Register through this link below or scan QR Code https://bit.ly/ChulaVRCForum2022 #mRNAvaccine #COVID19vaccine

Welcome New Member: Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) was one of the topic in GHSA Newsletters. Read more about here: https://ghsagenda.org/2021/12/31/message-from-the-outgoing-chair-thailand/ SEAOHUN is honored to join the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) as a member with over 70 countries, international organizations and non-government organizations, and private sector companies to make our world safe and secure from global health threats. Our expression of interest to join the GHSA was accepted in late October 2021.

SEAOHUN is honored to join the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) as a member with over 70 countries, international organizations and non-government organizations, and private sector companies to make our world safe and secure from global health threats. Our expression of interest to join the GHSA was accepted in late October 2021. SEAOHUN and our country networks express our commitment to strengthen One Health workforce capacity and build the next generation of One Health professionals with the right skillset and mindset to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. We will contribute to three GHSA action packages: Workforce Development, National Laboratory Systems, and Zoonotic Disease. SEAOHUN is a leading regional network of 92 universities in eight Southeast Asian countries collaborating to develop a resilient and competent One Health workforce by leveraging education, research, and training excellence. To learn more about SEAOHUN, please view our introductory video and our brochure below. Download our brochure Click!:

BUILD your One Health skills and knowledge base while exploring California's vibrant and diverse ecosystems. LEARN about biodiversity conservation, pathogen transmission, health inequities, epidemiology, infectious disease surveillance, biosafety, biosecurity, laboratory and research methods, agriculture, land-to-sea pathogen transmission, communications, community and stakeholder engagement, ethics, teamwork, leadership, and more while immersed in a variety of biodiverse landscapes. GROW through hands-on, practical learning experiences, case studies, group discussions, and field exercises. Rx One Health will teach you how to address complex challenges using the One Health approach, which recognizes that the health of people, animals, and their environments are interconnected. The course is led by faculty from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, School of Medicine, and the University of California Global Health Institute, Planetary Health Center of Expertise. Learn more about the course and apply at https://rxonehealth.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/about Applications are now open and are due January 31, 2022. The course is open to graduate students, professional students (MD, DVM, JD, RN, etc.) and early career professionals from all professional disciplines (including medicine, public health, veterinary medicine, agriculture, animal science, international development, laboratory science, environmental resources, wildlife conservation, law, engineering, social sciences, etc). International applicants are welcome to apply; additional COVID-19 travel protocols may be required. Photo: One Health Institute

Antimicrobial resistance in wastewater of Yangon Region from One Health perspective Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a global public health problem that occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to the medicines (antimicrobials) used to fight them. This resistance is a major issue on the long term as the resistance makes infections harder to treat and increases the risk of spread of disease, severe illness and death. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is of high importance for public health. In order to help gauge the AMR problem in Yangon Region, Dr. Mya Thandar led a team of scientists to study antimicrobial resistance organisms in diversity of wastewater under One Health’s perspective. It consisted of the identification of background information of wastewater sources, isolating public health importance bacteria, determining the antibiotic sensitivity patten of isolated bacteria, and detecting the extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing organisms and carbapenems producing organisms. A total of 40 wastewater samples have been collected from poultry farms, aquaculture farms, community drains and hospital drains of Yangon Region that were randomly selected for the study. Once they were gathered, the team could begin with the analysis of the samples. All of the 40 samples have been positive to one or more isolates, and a total of 106 bacterial isolates have been identified. 50% of them were coming from the hospitals, 31.1% from the community drains, 9.4 % from poultry farms and 9.4% from aquaculture farms. The study of these wastewater samples also revealed that 8 isolates (7.5%) were found to be ESBL producers, which cannot be killed by many of the antibiotics generally used. The ESBL producers detected in the study were Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Out of 106 bacterial isolates, one carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae (Escherichia coli) was detected from one hospital site which was resistant to many antibiotics tested and can affect human health in the upcoming years. To avoid this, it is recommended for the hospitals, poultry farms and aquaculture farms to do pre-treatment of the wastewater to eliminate the presence of hazardous components including microbiological pathogens and antibiotic residues. The study team also recommends the appropriate use of antibiotics to avoid the development of AMR in the long term. SEAOHUN 2020 Small Grants Project team leader: Dr. Mya Thandar (University of Public Health) Team members: Prof. Hla Hla Win, Rector (University of Public Health) Prof. Khin May Oo (University of Public Health) Dr. Moh Moh Kyi (University of Public Health, Yangon) Dr. Myat Su Khiaing (University of Public Health) - Personal protective equipment, distancing, and group size standards in this photo were consistent with local public health guidance and COVID-19 status in the specific country and time it was taken. This may not reflect best practices for all locations where COVID-19 is still spreading. -

Reducing environment pollution in poultry farming through the use of probiotic bedding in Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam Poultry farming generates wastes and toxins that, if untreated, are potentially polluting for the environment and hazardous to health. Smallholder farms keep small flock sizes but have less experience and investments in treating bedding and wastewater before these enter the soil (as organic fertilizer) or water systems. Waste could also be a source of Salmonella bacteria. However, these hazards could be reduced with the simple use of probiotic bedding or the treatment of bedding and poultry housing with healthy bacteria to crowd out the pathogenic bacteria. Led by Ms. Hoang Thi Thanh Huong of the Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (TUAF), this project aimed to raise awareness of farmers and local authorities of Thai Nguyen Province regarding the benefit of using probiotic bedding in poultry farming, reduce environmental pollution, and protect farmers’ health, as well as to improve awareness of and provide practical experience at waste management for the university’s students. The project conducted a survey of 190 farmers and local officials on awareness and practice of probiotic bedding use, and selected four small-scale farms to test different probiotic treatment, as well as to be demonstration model farms. Sixty farmers were trained in the benefits of probiotic bedding and how to do the probiotic treatment; the farmers were also brought to the four model farms to compare the experience with and benefits from probiotic bedding with their own farming experience. The project team also organized dissemination workshops in Phu Luong district (Thai Nguyen province). Twenty students from the TUAF actively participated in the project activities including study visits to observe poultry farming of the rural households in Thai Nguyen Province, providing support during the model farm setting up and data collection, and conducting a workshop at the end of the project when they shared their knowledge with other students. The project allowed closer cooperation between farmers, local authorities and the TUAF for further support and cooperation on the improvement of local poultry farm. Thanks to the funds and support provided by this SEAOHUN Small Grants Program, farmers are now better equipped with environment- and health-friendly methods using probiotic bedding. The team is now expecting to develop the method in other areas of Vietnam and develop other research proposals based on the lessons learned from this project. SEAOHUN 2020 Small Grants Project team leader: Hoang Thi Thanh Huong (Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry) Team members: Dr. Ha Minh Tuan (Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry) Duong Hong Viet (Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry) Dr. Tran Hai Dang (Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry) Dr. Bui Ngoc Son (Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry) - Personal protective equipment, distancing, and group size standards in this photo were consistent with local public health guidance and COVID-19 status in the specific country and time it was taken. This may not reflect best practices for all locations where COVID-19 is still spreading. -

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: The CUVC Live 2022 will be held online from 27-29 April 2022 as a virtual event through the Zoom platform. The main theme of this year is “Innovation for Veterinary Society”. Researchers are invited to submit abstracts for presentation in the conference. Abstract submission deadline: 21 MARCH 2022 Link to abstract submission guidelines and format: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TksTBwhbwZTrwYkVMufsaOigtyWvXbjb If you have any question regarding abstract submission. Please contact CUVC2022ABSTRACT@gmail.com

Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Partners, Greetings from Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN). On 1 January 2022, Vietnam passed on the Chairpersonship of SEAOHUN Executive Board to Thailand. I, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Parntep Ratanakorn, am honored to chair the SEAOHUN Executive Board for the next two years. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Prof. Le Thi Huong for her leadership in fostering partnership and expanding the regional network to 92 universities in eight Southeast Asian countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Currently, I serve as the first Dean of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and applied Zoology at HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy and Chairperson of Thailand One Health University Network (THOHUN). In 1999, I was the first Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University. In addition, I was named as the winner at the 2019 World Veterinary Association (WVA) Animal Welfares Global Awards, among other achievements. I look forward to working with you to elevate SEAOHUN to the next level and enhance its sustainability. Let's collaborate to make our world safer by developing a resilient and competent One Health workforce to effectively prevent, detect and respond to infectious disease threats by leveraging education, research, and training excellence. May the Year 2022 be safe and filled with joy, happiness, and prosperity. Happy New Year! Best wishes, Parntep Ratanakorn

On February 22-24, 2021, four CAMBOHUN master trainers certified by the Participatory Epidemiology Network for Animal and Public Health conducted a cascade training on Participatory Epidemiology for faculty members and government officials in Cambodia through the USAID supported One Health Workforce – Next Generation project. Participants learned how to give the community an active role in generating knowledge that helps them protect and promote their health. After the training, a Telegram group for the alumni was created for sharing knowledge and experience in practicing the participatory epidemiology tools.