Asst. Prof. Dr. Waraphon Phimpraphai is Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart Unversity. She has been teaching as a lecturer at the Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University. She is also a Director of Master program in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics. She is specialized in the studies of Participatory epidemiology and One Health in both Thailand and Southeast Asia. She has expertise in field trials for participatory epidemiology, value chain analysis and stakeholder mapping. She mainly worked on both zoonotic diseases such as Rabies as well as transboundary disease including African swine fever, Lumpy skin disease and African horse sickness. She currently works on community-based participatory approach for stray dogs’ management to enhance rabies free zone in Suphan Buri and Community ASF Biosecurity Interventions with FAO and Department of Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Thailand.

Professor. Dr. Chitlada Areesantichai is Dean at the College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University. She works as a director of the Drug Dependence Research Center, Excellence Centre for Health and Social Sciences and Addition Research, and the Chula HealthStreet program. Currently, she is a member of the Administrative Committee of the Substance Abuse Academic Network, Office of the Narcotics Control Board, Thailand and a chairman of Thailand One Health University Network (THOHUN).She completed a Doctoral Degree in Research for Health Development, Chulalongkorn University Epidemiologist and data processing by training at the National Drug Research Institute, WHOCC for the Prevention and Control of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Curtin University, Perth, Australia, post-doctoral fellowship of Department of Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, U.S.A. Professor Dr. Chitlada has research experiences in many research alcohol, tobacco, substance and HIV/AIDS, drug dependent populations, IVDUs, MSM and transgender populations. Her research focuses on cannabis, national household surveys for drug and alcohol abuse, community actions and alcohol harm reduction. She initiated alcohol prevention and intervention models, including TGCBI.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saengduen Moonsom is currently a teaching staff of Faculty of Tropical Medicine Mahidol University. She is also the Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA; PR292006) and TQF and MU-PSF level 3 and licensed Medical Technologist. She serves as Coordinator of Thailand One Health University Network (THOHUN) and THOHUN National Coordinating Office. She was a member of One Health working group and Deputy Chair of national strategic committee on preparedness, prevention and solving of Emerging Infectious Diseases (2017 - 2021) in academic institutions. Dr. Saengduen holds B.Sc. in Medical Technology from Chiang Mai University and M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering from Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University. She was postdoctoral fellow of Biomedical Center of BIOTEC at Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University and School of Crop Production Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand. Her researches focus on diagnostic development for food water borne tropical diseases, One Health education and implementation.

Dr AR Omar (aro), obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, Malaysia in 1991 and PhD from Cornell University, the USA in 1997. Upon completion his PhD, he joined the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM). Since 2008, he has served as the Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at FVM, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). He was the Director of the Institute of Bioscience, UPM (2011-2019) and the Dean of the FVM, UPM (2019-2022). He has served as President of Malaysia One Health University Network (MyOHUN) since 2019 and the President of the World Veterinary Poultry Association (Malaysia) since 2020. He has more than 20 years of teaching and research experience in avian disease and health. His research interest is in using biotechnology and immunogenomics approaches to develop diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics against poultry diseases.

Professor Hidayatulfathi Othman holds a PhD in Biomedical Science from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), specializing in Medical Entomology and Applied Parasitology. She is the author of more than 115 scholarly publications and has played an active leadership role in advancing the One Health agenda in the region. She previously served as an Executive Member of the Southeast Asia One Health University Network and currently serves as Deputy President of the Malaysia One Health University Network (MyOHUN). As a lecturer and researcher at UKM, she collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health and local municipalities on dengue mobilisation, while also serving as an independent consultant to insecticide and pest control companies. Her work with UNICEF focuses on applying the One Health approach to mitigate the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on children. Her latest work with Wellcome Trust is looking at the impact of climate change towards mangrove conservation.

Dr. Nur Indah Ahmad obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Universiti Putra Malaysia, her Master of Veterinary Science from Utrecht University, and her PhD from the University of Edinburgh. She is a Senior Lecturer and the Head of the Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Dr. Nur Indah specializes in Veterinary Public Health, with a strong focus on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), zoonotic bacterial diseases, human-animal interactions, and One Health. A passionate advocate for One Health, she frequently engages with the public to educate communities on AMR and the importance of responsible antimicrobial use. Her dedication to bridging the gap between science and society has made her a prominent voice in promoting One Health initiatives in Malaysia. She is currently the Coordinator for the National Coordinating Office of Malaysia One Health University Network (MyOHUN).

To help relieve the flood victims at the Applying One Health to Solve Community Health Issues project area, Ban Lawa and Chikokkor, Khon Kaen province, Thailand, Chevron donated 30,000 baht to provide 100 survival kits to Lawa flood victims through village leaders: a delegation from the Chevron, led by Chalida Narongsirikul, Social Investment / Social Performance Advisor of Chevron Thailand. With the assistance of Tropical Disease Research Center (TDRC) and SEAOHUN, Chevron visited Ban Lawa and Chikokkor on November 12th, 2021. Both of which were heavily flooded during the natural disaster. Together TDRC, SEAOHUN and Chevron distributed the kits to affected families. Information and Source: Chevron Photo: TDRC ( https://www.facebook.com/TDRLab )

One Health is an integrated approach for preventing and mitigating health threats at the animal-human-ecosystem interfaces, with the objective of achieving public health, food, and nutrition security, sustainable ecosystems, and fair-trade facilitation. The 9th Asia-Pacific Workshop on Multisectoral Collaboration at the Animal-Human-Ecosystem interface will consider the future aims of One Health and how to expand One Health engagement across all sectors in the Asia and Pacific region. Particularly considered will be the natural resource management, biodiversity, and environment sectors. The workshop will also provide an opportunity to reflect on achievements made, as well as lessons learned to progress multi-sectoral collaboration in addressing zoonosis (diseases transmitted between animals and humans) and other health threats at the country and regional levels, since the inception of the regional workshop in 2010. This effort is led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Join the 9th Workshop on Multi-sectoral Collaboration at the Animal-Human-Ecosystems Interface through is link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzF8qUJqxWc

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most serious and urgent global threats to public health today. AMR affects human, animal, and environmental health. It is a multi-faceted problem of crisis proportions with significant economic, health, and human implications. Addressing the threat of AMR is a fundamental global health priority, and the responsibility of all countries. To do this, there is a need for an effective One Health approach so that the unnecessary or inappropriate use of antimicrobials is minimized, emergence of resistance is slowed down, and transmission of the growing pool of resistant microbiome is prevented and controlled. ​ To tackle this issue in the Philippines, during the Covid-19 pandemic, Prof. Regina Berba, from the University of the Philippines Manila, launched the project called “Be part of the Solution! #AMR-COVID-19 Challenge.” This advocacy initiative aimed to reach as many Filipinos as possible to make them aware of the problem of AMR and its consequences on human, animal and environmental Health. It targeted to increase knowledge on the global AMR problem by engaging at least 70% of universities, schools, physician and veterinary groups and pharmaceutical companies during the 2021 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW); and to lay the foundation for a network as a sustainable AMR collaboration of stakeholders within the Philippines. Globally, WAAW takes place every year from November 18th to the 24th. In 2021, the limitation brought about by the pandemic, forcing the Philippine WAAW (or Philippine Antimicrobial Awareness Week, PAAW) organizers to make the week-long event 100% on virtual platform, did not dampen the spirit and excitement for the celebration! Prof. Berba, with a very enthusiastic core team of representatives from key stakeholders in the One Health approach, packed each day of the week with learning activities and highlighted by contests for different groups. There was something for every person within the broad One Health audience. PAAW was grandly launched on November 18th, 2021 using a high-level media forum engaging 14 heads of relevant agencies broadcasting their messages of commitment to fight AMR; starting with WHO, FAO, OIE and UNEP as well as nine local departments led by the Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Agriculture (DA) and Director Michael Tee of the PhilOHUN. Every day thereafter, held a webinar organized by various professional associations such as the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP), the Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID), the Philippine Hospital, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) and their partners, hospitals such as the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Medical Center, agencies such as the Department of Health (DoH), the DA and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), as well as universities such as the Cavite State University(CSU) and the University of the Philippines (UP). Since the seven days of the WAAW were not enough, more events rolled over into the next two weeks where more webinars on AMR took place organized by the Philippine Society of Hospital Pharmacists (PSHP) and the Department of Education (DepEd). There were a total of eleven webinars, each with several resource speakers occurred over the PAAW; recordings are still available on the different websites. To reach out to as many Filipinos as possible, there was something to fit every potential AMR advocate from all walks of life: from professionals to lay persons, the young and not-so young. An amazingly large audience totaling 170,127 participants were counted in the PAAW tally! It is noteworthy to mention the extraordinary participation of two groups for the first time: 1) the DepEd through its key leaders and hundreds of its teachers across the country; and 2) a small but active group of medical students called the Medical Students for Social Relevance (MSSR) including an extensive network with other student groups. Both readily embraced the significance of their involvement in increasing the awareness of our youth across the country. In a two-day webinar series, the DepEd engaged the thousands of teachers on “what, why and how” to teach the problems and some practical age-sensitive solutions to AMR. They are on their way to next integrate these concepts to their curriculum. The MSSR also had an afternoon youth camp with other students sharing “what, why and how” youth can get involved in the fight against AMR. The various contests were additional attractions which stimulated more interest in AMR, MSSR posted an invitation to the high school students to create AMR Tik Toks! DoH announced it’s search for three AMR champions among hospital workers, among community workers and among partners in industry. The PCP challenged health organizations to craft the best infographics on AMR control. A poster making contest was called to the veterinary medicine students. Excellently produced video blogs and well-written essays were contributed by many eager students from all the regions in the country through the encouragement of their teachers. Through these contests, the PAAW harvested many original materials now circulating through the social media platforms enough to sustain the country’s commitment to fight AMR. The 2021 PAAW culminated in the Awarding Ceremonies. ​ The keynote speech was most fittingly given by the SEAOHUN Executive Director, Professor Dr. Vipat Kuruchittham. After this successful event, the second phase of the small grant project will take place, including a post-survey of feedback on the WAAW and a post-event meeting to summarize lessons learned and plans for AMR advocacy. Through the SEAOHUN Small Grant award, the fight against the ominous threat of AMR continues in the Philippines and hopefully will ripple on to create a strong enough force to stop this pandemic.

ASEF Public Health Network is hosting a session on AMR under agriculture stream at the Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ENVforum) Annual Conference 2021 “Circular Food Systems – Solutions to Reverse Climate Change? Aim of the session This session will look into shifting to a circular economy concerning agriculture and food. It will focus on how we can make a transition towards regenerative farming practice. Issues surrounding conventional agricultural practice, such as AMR, can be discussed. The session intends to outline necessary changes and attempts to generate recommendations on how these can be addressed. The outcome of the session will contribute to tackling overall challenges to mitigate climate change. It is a uniquely defined session connecting AMR with emerging environmental issues, circular food system in tackling climate change. Check out! the information please visit: https://asef.org/projects/future-of-food/

Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) Visiting Fellowships Program for Young Researchers Deadline for submission: 10th January 2022 PURPOSE Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) - a visiting fellowship program that aims to welcome highly qualified students and young researchers wishing to carry out their research in France as part of a ‘One Health’. The program intends to promote an integrated and systematic approach to human, animal and ecosystem health, on local, national and global scales, in a wide range of fields including medicine, veterinary science, agronomy, ecology, sociology, geography, etc. 40 Fellowships will be awarded to young researchers over a 12-month period, starting in January 2022. In addition, a fellowship agreement will be drawn up between host institutions and laureates, specifying the means made available by the laboratory that will allow researchers to carry out their projects successfully RESEARCH AREAS The MOPGA 5 visiting fellowship program will be supporting researchers working on topics related to: · Earth system sciences, · Climate change and sustainability sciences, · Energy transition, · Societal challenges of environmental issues, · Human, animal and ecosystem health as part as a "One Health" approach. DURATION 12-month period from September 2022 to August 2023 WHO CAN APPLY? Foreign researchers holding a doctoral degree for less than 5 years can respond to this call for proposals. Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply, except French nationals. WHAT TO APPLY FOR? The fellowship includes the following benefits: · Monthly allowance of 2,500 euros · Moving allowance of 500 euros · Support for social security coverage · Support for health insurance Remark: A visiting fellowship agreement with the French host institution will be established between the institutions and the laureates. It will specify the means and resources made available by the host laboratory in France so that the researcher can carry out the research project. WHEN TO APPLY? The deadline for submitting a full proposal for all domains is 10 January 2022. CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY Candidates must: · Have obtained their PhD less than five years prior to the application (i.e. they must have defended their PhD between December 2016 and December 2021), · Not hold French citizenship, · Not have resided in France after September 1st, 2021. The start of the MOPGA 5 Visiting Fellowship for Young Researchers is due to take effect in September 2022. INDICATIVE TIMETABLE · Application period opens: November 10th, 2021 · Deadline for Submitting a full proposal: January 10th, 2022 · Notification of results: End of June 2022 · Arrival of the laureates in the host French institution: September 2022: MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE for more information and how to apply, or contact Campus France at e-mail: mopga@campusfrance.org

The ASEAN- Australia One Health Fellowship Program was established in 2021 at Murdoch University with funding from the Australian Government under the ASEAN Partnerships for Recovery. The program aims to strengthen regional One Health technical capacity and coordination with an emphasis on supporting ASEAN’s regional public health and health security agenda. It is expected that Fellows will be able to better address specific zoonotic risk factors in our region. A One Health approach recognises that the health of people, animals and the environment are all interconnected. It will support 40 One Health fellowships for eligible ASEAN member state officials with expertise in epidemiology, public health, animal health, environmental health, wildlife medicine, health economics, and biosecurity. The non-residential Fellowship is for 2.5 years and comprises three components: online training, fellows’ mentorship program and hands-on research projects. The ASEAN- Australia One Health Fellowship Program is pleased to invite nominations including self-nominations with a letter of support. An opportunity has come to my attention for ASEAN member state officials to take up one of 40 non-residential One Health fellowships that will run over 2 and a half years. Applications are due November 26. You can read more and access the application pack through this link https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/boosting-one-health-expertise-within-asean-partner-governments