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UNICEF in collaboration with USAID, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Community Health Roadmap and the Community Health Community of Practice (CH-CoP) will convene a second Institutionalizing Community Health Conference (ICHC) to take stock of and build on experiences and knowledge since ICHC 2017. ICHC 2021 will leverage learning and harness lessons that are emerging from implementation of key initiatives and partnerships, such as the Integrating Community Health Collaboration and the Intelligent Community Health Systems. Learning, actions and recommendations from major assemblies and conferences in recent years (Global Conference on PHC, High Level Meeting on Universal Health Care, Institutionalizing iCCM, Global Pneumonia Forum, and the World Health Assembly’s resolution on CHWs) will also be embedded throughout ICHC 2021. Visit the site for more information: Institutionalizing Community Health | Institutionalizing Community Health Conference 2021

Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) was invited to participate at the "Thai One Health Network : One Health & Avian Flu Meeting on the 11-12 March 2021 at Chonburi, Thailand. This meeting was conducted and facilitated by Thai One Health Network or Thai Coordinating Unit for One Health (Thai-CUOH) and Office of International Cooperation (FLU-DAI project), Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Thailand. With the collaboration of One Health networks such as the Department of Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Local government organization, SEAOHUN Foundation, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and various universities in Thailand. The Thai One Health Meeting has begun with the panel discussion under the topic: “Whole of Government and Whole of Society” to enhance a better understanding of the One Health concept and to develops national programs for disease prevention and control such as Avian Influenza, Rabies, and Melioidosis, moreover the discussion aimed to strengthen Thai One Health network. Following with the “Poster Presentation” competition, 12 Posters were presented and divided to 3 main topics; Avian Flu, Rabies and Melioidosis. The researcher or poster's presenter presented their research ideas, key findings to one another through this session. Among participants were exchanged, shared technical knowledge and got the ideas back to groups discussion to shared on how we could applied research results to different areas (Avian Flu, Rabies and Melioidosis). Furthermore, the meeting has opened an opportunity to all the participants to shared and reflect their thoughts through “Creativity Presentation” which encouraged all the participants to presented what they have learned, what might be a best practice that they could take to improve their technical competency and to develop One Health skills in their work area. SEAOHUN also got a chance to meet with lead persons who have been working to promote One Health concepts at the national level in Thailand and to keep a good relationship and partnership between Thailand One Heath networks, and other relevant partners. - 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. -

Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology (APCOVE) is pleased to invite expressions of interest for field veterinary epidemiology training from eligible candidates in the following target countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Timor-Leste and PNG. What is APCOVE? APCOVE was established in 2020 with funding from The Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to strengthen veterinary epidemiology capacity in the Asia Pacific region. It involves more than 40 veterinary epidemiologists and animal health experts from Australia, New Zealand, the US and the target countries. What does APCOVE training involve? APCOVE field epidemiology training comprises three components: 1. Online training: It includes 30 online modules, each of about 1-hour duration covering six competencies: Fundamental skills, Outbreak investigation, Surveillance, Risk assessment, One Health and Leadership. Candidates will undertake these modules in their own time and receive a certificate1 after completion of each competency and an additional one after successful completion of all six competencies. In addition, candidates will receive a prize of AU$100 after completion of each of the competencies (i.e., a total of AU$600). We aim to select a maximum of 20 candidates from each of the target countries for online training. 2. Hands-on projects: Candidates successfully completing the online training will be eligible to submit a proposal to undertake a hands-on project. A maximum of five candidates from each of the participating countries will be selected based on their performance in online training and the quality of their submitted proposals. Each of the selected candidates will receive A$5000 to conduct a field project for 6 months under the supervision of a mentor. 3. Visiting fellowship: The best performing candidate from each country will be offered a fellowship to visit Australia for a month after the completion of their project. APCOVE will cover most of the travel costs of visiting fellows including airfares, accommodation and meals. Each fellow will work with an Australian mentor to learn advanced epidemiology skills. Who is eligible to apply? All veterinarians currently working in the field, or with previous experience working in the field, are eligible to apply. Applicants must have access to a computer and the internet, although the modules will also be accessible from mobile devices. They must have adequate computer literacy and be able to use at least MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel. Applicants should also be able to read and understand English with at least basic proficiency. Although preference will be given to veterinarians in Government roles, private veterinarians involved in field practice are also encouraged to apply. Recent university graduates can apply but preference will be given to applicants with field experience. Applications are also encouraged from those who have previously completed or are currently undertaking field epidemiology training. Animal science graduates may be chosen in countries where sufficient numbers of veterinarians are not available. Women and those with a disability are encouraged to apply. There are no fees for undertaking this training. How to apply? Expressions of interest should be submitted here by 15 April 2021: https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=EACWCA9L8M For any queries, please write to Dr Harish Tiwari at Harish.Tiwari@sydney.edu.au or Ms Meg Vost at meg.vost@sydney.edu.au.

WHO will host a global consultation on Wednesday, 31 March 2021 from 13:00 – 17:00 Central European Time (CET) or 18.00 Bangkok time on Community-centered responses to health emergencies: progress, gaps and research priorities, with the following objectives: • Identify knowledge gaps and evidence needs that can be addressed through interdisciplinary or social science research • Understand the experience gained through local, regional, and national approaches, strategies and initiatives for inclusive, people and community-centered responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious disease outbreaks. • Inspire new perspectives to tackling pandemic challenges through citizen engagement and participation. Please register on the link below to receive your connection details: https://who-e.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4J8ax0XuThCQbgBPDYDAMQ

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) launches the leading most technologically advanced reference platform for animal disease and veterinary capacities reporting – the World Animal Health Information System (OIE-WAHIS). Check them out here: https://wahis.oie.int/#/home

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The Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH)’s annual conference is a must attend event on the global health calendar. This year, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic it will be virtual. Over 1800 scientists, students and implementers from academia, NGOs, government and the private sector will present, learn and collaborate to address some of the pressing challenges our world faces. A wide range of medical and non-medical disciplines are represented throughout the pre-conference satellites (register online & most are free to attend) and the March 12-14th conference. Attendees will be inspired and challenged and learn new skills, gain new contacts and find ways we can improve the health of people and the planet. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CUGH2021 will be a virtual conference this year and OHW-NG project will be at the breakout panel session on 14 March 2021, discuss in topics : "Symposium Session on One Health Competencies" and "One Health Drives Training Innovations when Challenged by the COVID-19 Pandemic to Ensure a Prepared Global Workforce" Interested to join the virtual conference to listen to our talk please visit : https://www.cugh2021.org/

FREE course! from World Health Organization (WHO) Learn Strengthening collaboration between human and animal health sectors for improved health security. The course is free!. Just register for an account on #OpenWHO and take the course here: 👇https://openwho.org/courses/human-animal-health-sectors As a majority of emerging diseases are shared by humans and animals, adopting a One Health approach is essential. This course provides insight into some of WHO’s work at the animal-human-environment interface, including National Bridging Workshops (NBWs), field simulation exercises, tripartite guidance, and practical tools aimed to support countries in the operationalization of One Health mechanisms at their level. Outcomes and results of these activities are presented, discussed, and highlighted through country experience examples.

MSD Animal Health and WVA are delighted to announce the 5th Veterinary Student Scholarship Program to enhance the academic experience of veterinary students from countries in the regions of Latin America, Africa, North Africa/Middle East and Asia/Oceania (the regions of North America and Europe are under the scholarship programs of AVMF and FVE). Following the successful delivery of the 2016-2020 scholarship programs, MSD Animal Health and WVA have agreed to continue the successful collaboration and to launch the 2021 Veterinary Student Scholarship Program to include 80 scholarships of US$ 2,500. Please find attached the 2021 program announcement https://www.worldvet.org/uploads/news/docs/msd_wva_scholarship_-_announcement_2021_-english.pdf The announcement includes links to the application form and other useful documents.

With the support of USAID, FAO in the Philippines, Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), and Dr. Carolyn Benigno, SEAOHUN Executive Director met with five universities in the Philippines on 15 May 2019 in Manila to introduce SEAOHUN and discuss how the Philippines might set up One Health university network to join SEAOHUN in the future. The meeting ended positively with the five universities - Benguet State University, Central Luzon State University, University of the Philippines, Visayas State University, and Central Mindanao University - agreeing to form a core group to discuss further collaboration among themselves and with SEAOHUN.

Ahead of the 11th edition of the Advanced Course on Diagnostics (ACDx) to be held this year from September 12-17, 2021, a 3-day virtual event will be organized: Advanced Course on Diagnostics (ACDx) Special Edition on COVID-19 on March 15-17, 2021 - 6.00 pm (Bangkok) The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of a fair access to efficient diagnostic tests to rapidly detect positive cases and optimize prevention and treatment. International health experts will discuss screening strategies put in place in different regions of the world and share the key considerations for building country capacity and preparedness for a rapid and effective test implementation, in both high and low/middle income countries. They will also address the central position of diagnostic testing in the context of vaccines introduction and the new variants circulation. International, regional, and local collaborations are key to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. The Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator will be used as an example to illustrate the need for a multilateral cooperation to keep everyone safe around the world. Participation to the conference is free so if you are interested, please register below on the Zoom platform: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E1KAkdCaSeG-dPmZxpRKFg

The CREID Network Pilot Research Program supports, trains, and mentors the next generation of emerging infectious disease researchers. This program will help develop capacity for emerging infectious disease research around the world through the performance of scientific research projects. Scientific research project topics could include but are not limited to studies on pathogen transmission, emergence, or maintenance in an ecosystem, pathogenesis, characterization of viral antigens, phylogenetics, viral diversity, sociological or behavioral influences on emerging or re-emerging viral diseases, development of reagents and diagnostic assays to improve detection of emerging pathogens, as well as studies aimed at detailing human immune responses to new or emerging infectious agents. Preliminary data is not required. Additional examples of types of research this program would consider include: Retrospective epidemiological study using already captured clinical data (secondary human subjects’ research) or other experimental data. Behavioral/social science studies on unique aspects of a particular clinical cohort, but not a clinical trial, and that is nested within a parent study. Characterizing pathogens or pathogen diversity from previously collected animal or vector specimens. Lab-based study answering a finite and well-defined hypothesis. Find out more information at https://creid-network.org/pilot-program Email: info@creid-network.org