Chevron and SEAMEO STEM-ED will organize the Best Practices Forum and workshop series of STEM Career Academies on Monday 22 November 2021, 18.00 – 21.00 hrs (GMT+7) as the agenda attached. With funding support from Chevron Corporation, SEAMEO STEM-ED intends to partner with SEAMEO member countries and pilot a college and STEM career readiness program called STEM Career Academies. The program will be piloted in four industry clusters including health and wellness, information technology, smart agriculture, and STEM teaching. It uses career strands as an organizing framework for learning and instruction that helps students connect academic subjects and their applications to the world of work in a specific career pathway. It is designed to foster partnerships among employers, communities, and universities that will provide resources, adult mentors, and opportunities for students to engage in career-related work, and internships. In addition to the academic enrichment, career awareness and occupational skills development, the academies will develop 21st century skills in order to prepare young adults for the ever-changing technology-oriented and innovative society. Through engagement with national policy agencies, local governments, and employers, the STEM Career Academies program effectiveness research will be conducted by independent researchers before being proposed to policy makers for wider adoption nationally and region- wide. As a result, SEAMEO STEM-ED has organized the Chevron-SEAMEO Best Practices Forum and Workshop Series in STEM Career Academies during November 2021 – March 2022. The forum and workshop series aim to: Encourage more attention to evidence in making policies in the SOUTHEAST ASIAN countries; Share best practices with regional educators in implementing effective career academies program which maximizes impact on student outcomes; Create community of practice in which education policy makers, researchers, key players from industry and education stakeholders can discuss and exchange best practices on career academies initiatives. Participants: There is no registration fee for organisations and participants to join Chevron-SEAMEO Best Practices Forum and Workshop Series. Registration here!

#WAAW World Antimicrobial Awareness Week!: Join FAO-FAVA-VNU-WAAW 2021: Empowering veterinarians in Asia towards fulfilling their roles on the Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (GAP-AMR) on Nov 18, 2021 01:30 PM in Bangkok Registration: https://fao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__MqI_xvATwC38J6gUmk_6w

New USAID's website, https://www.workwithusaid.org/ Searching the global database of development stakeholders to find organizations for networking and collaboration. Organizations can use this link to create a listing in the partner directory. This signup is not for individual users. Want to know more about how to work with USAID? Sign up to receive the latest information, or email IndustryLiaison@usaid.gov.

The annual One Health Symposium is hosted by the One Health Institute and Students for One Health in the School of Veterinary Medicine. This event explores current issues and themes impacting the health of animals, people, plants, and the environment. Veterinarians, physicians, public health officials, scientists, students, and staff join roundtable discussions, network, and learn about student research projects in #OneHealth. It's free, register and finds more info here! https://ohi.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/educa.../one-health-symposium Download program agenda!

"Thus, to reduce the risk of future pandemics, disaster risk management practitioners need to expand the concept of exposure to zoonotic pathogens beyond the immediate hazard and consider the complex chain of environmental stresses and intermediate interactions that link people and wildlife." - Gabrielle Iglesias, Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer at SEAOHUN Read more at: https://www.stopspillover.org/news-commentary/field-notes-blog/reduce-disaster-risk-we-must-recognize-and-address-complex-links

Has COVID-19 affected your teaching and working practice? Are you searching for new ways to create more engaging and enriching experiences in virtual space for your learners and colleagues? Are you looking for a practice-based and not too time-consuming format to learn? Join us at the SEAOHUN webinar series, "Tools and Strategies for Online Learning." brought to you by Chevron under the project, “Strengthening One Health Education in Southeast Asia” For more information and registration please visit: https://www.seaohun.org/seaohun-webinars

Development of One Health Courses for Graduate Programs in Public Health and Short Course for Continuing Professional Development There have been limited capacity-building activities on One Health in the Philippines that bring together professionals from multiple disciplines. To address this, the University of the Philippines Manila - College of Public Health, SEAMEO TROPMED Regional Centre for Public Health, Hospital Administration, Environmental and Occupational Health, in collaboration with the Philippine One Health University Network and Southeast Asian One Health University Network led a project aiming to establish basic training and education on prioritized One Health core competencies and technical skills through the development of One Health courses. A curriculum for an elective course for Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Public Health, and other graduate programs in relevant disciplines, entitled “Fundamentals of One Health”, was developed by the project team and reviewed by a team of global experts on One Health. The introductory course on One Health will cover its concept, scope, and applications; describe the challenges and opportunities in applying the One Health approach to achieve better public health outcomes; and, integrate learnings on interrelatedness of human, animal, and environmental health as basis for enhancement of health policy and service delivery. A three-day short course entitled “Introduction to One Health” for health, allied health, and other collaborating professionals from higher education institutions, as well as relevant government agencies and non-government organizations, was also developed by a multidisciplinary group of experts in human, animal, and environmental health. The short course was conducted from May 4-6, 2021 with 11 lectures covering topics such as basic principles of One Health; its importance in the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases; the interrelatedness of human, animal. and environmental health; the applications of One Health; as well as the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration. A total of 136 participants from 15 of the 17 administrative regions of the Philippines attended, coming from a broad range of disciplines including medicine, allied health, veterinary medicine, agriculture, education, and social science. The short course was held online, utilizing digital tools such as Zoom, Google Forms, and other interactive tools, as an alternative to face-to-face learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, and enabled participants from various regions to attend remotely. The course received generally positive feedback on excellence of the lecturers and relevance of the topics, and statistically significant improvement was noted in the mean, median, and the minimum test scores of the participants at the end of the course, suggesting increased familiarity with the concepts of One Health that were included. Dr. Vipat Kuruchittham, SEAOHUN Executive Director; Dr. Vicente Y. Belizario Jr., UP CPH / TROPMED Philippines Dean and Centre Director; Dr. Michael L. Tee, PhilOHUN Chair; and, Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla, UP Manila Chancellor giving their closing messages for the participants of “Introduction to One Health”. Scaling up and engaging more universities in offering the course as part of continuing education for health, allied health, and collaborating professionals is a next step in building One Health in the Philippines. This first One Health capacity-building initiative is a milestone which further opens doors for the advancement of the One Health agenda in the country. This Philippines's map showing the geographic distribution of participants in the One Health short course “Introduction to One Health” SEAOHUN 2020 Small Grants Project team leader: Dr. Vicente Belizario, Jr. (University of the Philippines Manila) Team members: Dr. Maria Margarita Lota (University of the Philippines Manila) Prof. Myra S. Mistica ( University of the Philippines Manila) Dr. Rohani C. Navarro ( University of the Philippines Manila) Dr. Vachel Gay V. Paller (University of the Philippines Los Baños) Dr. Sofia Anne Marie M. Ampo ( University of the Philippines Manila) - 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. -

SEAMEO TROPMED Network presented its new project “Promoting One Health Education in Thai Border Schools” to the Members of its Governing Board during its Annual Governing Board Meeting (GBM) held 8-9 September 2021. The Governing Board is composed of High Officials of the Ministries of Health/ Universities of the 11 Member Countries of SEAMEO. During the GBM, the three Regional TROPMED Centres and the TROPMED Network Office present their accomplishments for the year as well as new projects and programs in line with its vision and mission. The Board provides policy directions for the TROPMED Regional Centres and the Network Office. SEAMEO TROPMED Network fulfills its Mandate within the context of the: • Changing global and regional public health landscape, • Emerging health and health development challenges, and • Health and health-related human resource needs and mobility in the region. The new two- year project aims to promote the concept of One Health among students and teachers primarily through curricular mainstreaming of One Health and related concepts and through co-curricular activities. This is part of a bigger project in collaboration with CHEVRON, SEAOHUN, TDRC and SEAMEO STEM-ED. Visit SEAMEO TROPMED Network website please visit: https://seameotropmednetwork.org/

Strengthening the One Health Workforce During the Pandemic This year has been unique in its challenges and opportunities. While still experiencing the pandemic across much of our region, we were tasked with finding creative and relevant ways to continue developing the One Health Workforce. As we reflect on year 2 and all that we have been able to accomplish with the support of the USAID and the One Health Workforce, Next Generation Project, we would like to cordially invite you to come and hear highlights from our programs and activities, held on October 28, 2021, 8am-11am ICT. We will be joined by panelists from all over Southeast Asia One Health University Network talking about the impacts of the work done in year 2. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, gain insights and learn more about SEAOHUN and our work in Southeast Asia. Please register through this link! Meeting Registration - Zoom

Workshop on Development of Guidance Materials for Veterinary Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs to Strengthen One Health Coordination and Control Strategies for AMR in Indonesia The SEAOHUN Small Grants Program supported a study, supervized by the Indonesia One Health University Network (INDOHUN), that aimed to provide technical assistance to veterinary practices consistent with the Government of Indonesia’s strategy for preventing and controlling antimicrobial resistance. The project objectives were to develop guidance materials for antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs in veterinary practice, and to also conduct a workshop on AMS for veterinary practices. This project was led by Dr. Teuku Reza Ferasyi in Indonesia, with the Center for Tropical Veterinary Studies-One Health and in collaboration with the Center Universitas Syiah Kuala (CENTROVETS-OHCC USK), Banda Aceh. Inappropriate and excessive use of antimicrobials (substances that act against microorganisms), particularly in animal industries, is a major public health challenge since antimicrobial use in animals may affect human health. The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Health Organization (WHO) both recommend a strategy of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) which is the careful monitoring and optimization of the use of antimicrobials. The One Health approach is needed to empower veterinarians working in the area with the resources and information needed to facilitate sound decisions pertaining to antimicrobial usage, and skills to communicate and coordinate with relevant stakeholders covered by Indonesia’s AMS strategy. The role of the veterinarians using antibiotics can ultimately have a huge negative impact on people’s health if it is not done carefully, hence the need for a guide of good practices. The guidelines included recommendation for implementing AMS in three different sectors of veterinary services, namely livestock sector, veterinary practice for pet animals, and fishery or aquatic sector. Thus, it is expected to increase knowledge and skills on antimicrobial usage among veterinarians and related animal health workers, as well as strengthen the communication and the coordination among relevant stakeholders in Indonesia. In addition, the project team designed a website for the Indonesian Veterinary Antimicrobial Stewardship for One Health Initiative (IVAMSOHI), found at: https://ivamsohi.com/. This website aims to develop awareness and preparedness among veterinarians in Indonesia on AMS, to spread reliable information on antimicrobial resistance, and to promote the One Health approach with the implementation of the AMS. Finally, the team conducted on 5th September 2021 a virtual workshop for dissemination of the AMS guidance and IVAMSOHI website. The welcome speeches for workshop were given by the President of Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA), Dr. Drh. Muhammad Munawaroh, M.M., and the Coordinator of INDOHUN represented by Prof. dr. Agus Suwandono, MPH, Dr.PH. The invited speakers were: Drh. Syamsul Ma’arif, M.Si., Director of Veterinary Public Health of the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture; Drh. Maidaswar, M.Si., Head of National Veterinary Drug Assay Laboratory, Ministry of Agriculture; Drh. Christina Retna Handayani, M.Si,, Coordinator of Pest and Fish Diseases, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries; Drh. Irawati Fari, Chair of the Indonesian Association of Veterinary Drugs; and Drh. Teuku Reza Ferasyi, MSc., PhD., Director of CENTROVETS-OHCC USK. More than 300 people from all over Indonesia, mostly veterinarians, participated in the dissemination workshop which also generated several suggestions from speakers and participants for further improvement of the design and content of the guidance. The Guidelines book of Veterinary Antimicrobial Stewardship can be found online for further reading and implementation here: https://ivamsohi.com/download/pra-industri-peternakan/ and the video recording of the Virtual Workshop found here: https://ivamsohi.com/2021/09/02/latest-programs/ . SEAOHUN 2020 Small Grants Project team leader: Dr. drh. Teuku Reza Ferasyi, M.Sc., PhD. (Universitias Syiah Kuala) Team members: Dr. drh. Muhammad Munawaroh, (Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association) Dr. drh. Maria Fatima Palupi, M.Si., (Ministry of Agriculture) Dr. drh. Dyah Setyowati (Ministry of Marine and Fisheries) Prof. dr. Agus Suwandono (INDOHUN) - 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. -

Instilling Good Knowledge, better Attitudes and Practices on Alleviating Rodent-borne Diseases among Public Low-Cost Housing (PPR) Community Rodent-borne diseases are a major threat to residents of Public Low-Cost Housing areas (PPR) which can lead to severe public health issues. Living conditions is usually harsh for these communities, and the lack of knowledge in health safety measures further increases the risk of illness. This project was led by Dr. Farah Shafawati Mohd-Taib to raise awareness in two PPR of Kuala Lumpur regarding the essential need to keep the area clean and fight the increase in the rat population. This awareness-raising program had the purpose to develop the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding the risks of zoonotic diseases associated with rats, as well as how to reduce and manage the risks. Several activities were conducted among which were exhibitions, talks, hands-on activities, as well as handing out a booklet on the management of rodent-borne diseases. Practical knowledge covered in the activity included how to do community cleaning, recycling and composting within their communities. At the end of the project, an evaluation form has been submitted to 830 residents of the two PPRs. About 60% reported that they benefitted from the awareness-raising program. Significant improvement was shown in terms of better knowledge about rodent-borne diseases and what cleaning and other hygiene measures to adopt. Due to the success of this project, the team now wants to try and engage other actors in the future to develop further this awareness-raising program to every household, as well as involve the municipal councils and governmental agencies to spread this to all the communities. SEAOHUN 2020 Small Grants Project team leader: Dr. Farah Shafawati Mohd-Taib (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) Team members: Dr. Mazrura Binti Sahan (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) Dr. Vickneswaran Muthu (Ministry of Health Malaysia) Dr. Nor Halizam Ismail (Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur) Dr. Nur Juliani Shafie (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu) - 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. -

In Cambodia, rabies remains an issue in particular due to the high number of stray dogs around the country. Mr. Chea Bunna of the Royal University of Agriculture, with the support of his team, led this project to enhance the knowledge and practices of people living in rural communities of the risks related to rabies. The awareness course on rabies awareness was provided to 250 people living in communities throughout Cambodia, and its participants were comprised of health volunteers, village animal health workers, and community members. In order to deliver an effective course, the team prepared a visualized presentation of the training module as well as a video which could be viewed as desired by the participants. Leaflets and posters were also used by the team to enhance the communication of the risks of rabies and how to prevent the spread of the disease. At the end of the training, participants showed very positive results in the comprehension of the threat of rabies on their communities. More than 90% are now able to identify the main clinical signs of the disease in animals, more than 70% knew how to handle an infected animal, and 85% of them are aware that children are the most at-risk for rabies infection. Nevertheless, the most important result is that all of the people at the training learned how to provide first aid and how to seek for vaccination if someone has been bitten. Without a doubt, this training has been helpful to provide people with knowledge of the risks of rabies and how to safely handle possible cases of infection. SEAOHUN 2020 Small Grants Project team leader: Mr. Bunna CHEA (Royal University of Agriculture) Team members: Mr. Sok Heng SEANG (University of Health and Science) Dr. Bunkea TOL (National Institute of Public Health) Miss. Koemseang NHUONG (University of Battambang) Miss. Bunnet NHA (Chea Sim University of Agriculture) Miss. Chinda WANN (Preak Leap National Institute of Agriculture) Mrs. Limkhuoch HOV (Kampong Cham National Institute of Agricultre) Mr. Sokom KONG (Royal University of Agriculture) Miss. Saran CHHOEY (Royal University of Agriculture) - 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. -