Dr. Remil L. Galay is a professor in the Department of Veterinary Paraclinical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Philippines Los Baños, and currently serves as Director of the UPLB Zoonoses Center. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (cum laude) from UPLB in 2007 and his Doctor of Veterinary Science from Yamaguchi University in 2015. Dr. Galay’s research focuses on vector biology and vector-borne diseases in animals. He has conducted numerous studies on the epidemiology and molecular diagnosis of tick-borne diseases, the detection of acaricide resistance in ticks and alternative tick control, and the epidemiology, management, and control of canine heartworm. Dr. Galay has also led significant initiatives that advance the One Health approach to zoonoses prevention and control in the Philippines. He has received several awards for his significant contributions to veterinary science, research, and public health in the Philippines.

Hiang Thai Thamrong Border Patrol Police School, Chiang Mai, Thailand SEAMEO SEPS, in collaboration with SEAOHUN and funded by Chevron, is advancing the next phase of the “Promotion of Well-being in Schools in Southeast Asia” Programme through the implementation of the School Well-being Model Expansion initiative in 2026. The programme builds on the successful implementation of Phases 1 and 2 (2024-2025), which demonstrated that strengthening school meals, hygiene practices, nutrition education, and community participation can meaningfully improve the health and daily learning experiences of primary school children across six participating countries, namely, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. The initiative has benefited more than 3,100 primary school students, 190 teachers, 55 non-teaching staff, and over 1,200 parents and community members through the integration of the One Health approach, the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP), and sustainability concepts into school daily practices. Ms Duriya Amatavivat, Centre Director of SEAMEO SEPS, empathised, “SEAMEO SEPS values the continued partnership with SEAOHUN and Chevron in expanding the successful school well-being models and supporting healthier futures for children and community across Southeast Asia.” In Phase 3, eight model schools from the previous phase will mentor eight nominated sister schools through a School-to-School Mentoring Approach designed to replicate and expand successful school well-being practices. The Ministries/Department of Education of the six participating countries have officially nominated the following 8 sister schools for inclusion in Phase 3: 1. Sekolah Rendah Sungai Siamas (Bandar Seri Begawan), Brunei Darussalam 2. Kiri Sovannavong Primary School (Kampong Chhang), Cambodia 3. SD Negeri 4 Syamsudin Noor (Banjabaru), Indonesia 4. SK Marian Convent Setapak (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia 5. SK Bantayan Tuaran (Sabah), Malaysia 6. Sto Nino Elementary School (San Mateo, Rizal), Philippines 7. Ban Huai Yauk Paso Primary School (Chiang Rai), Thailand 8. Hiang Thai Thamrong Border Patrol Police School (Chiang Mai), Thailand The sister schools will receive training, technical guidance, and seed grants to implement five-month action plans focused on improving school meals, hygiene practices, school food environments, and community engagement by integrating the concept of One Health, Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and Sustainability into the school proposed action plans. Dr Tongkorn Meeyam, Executive Director of SEAOHUN, highlighted, “Together with SEAMEO SEPS, SEAOHUN is proud to expand its efforts to empower more schools to champion One Health through peer-to-peer mentorship, driving healthier schools and more sustainable communities across Southeast Asia.” Through this continued partnership, SEAMEO SEPS, SEAOHUN, and Chevron reaffirm their shared commitment to promoting sustainable school well-being and empowering schools across Southeast Asia to become healthier, safer, and more supportive environments for children and their communities.

SEAOHUN is pleased to announce that five One Health online courses are now available — free of charge — on the Southeast Asia One Health Workforce Academies (SEA-OHWA) platform. These courses were originally developed under the USAID-funded One Health Workforce – Next Generation (OHW-NG) project by the One Health Institute at the University of California, Davis. The continued operation and accessibility of SEA-OHWA is supported by Chevron. Through a collaboration between SEAOHUN and the One Health Institute, these resources are now accessible to learners across Southeast Asia. All courses are self-paced, available in English, and completely free. Learners are encouraged to enroll and complete their courses by June 2026. Upon successful completion, learners may have the opportunity to apply for the SEAOHUN One Health Certificate Program in the future. Available courses: • Fundamentals of One Health • Antimicrobial Resistance in One Health: Introductory Level • Antimicrobial Resistance in One Health: Advanced Level • Risk Communication and Community Engagement • Outbreak Investigation and Response All courses are self-paced, available in English, and completely free. Learners are encouraged to enroll and complete their courses by June 2026. What you will gain: These courses cover critical competencies including disease outbreak investigation, AMR surveillance, risk communication, and integrated One Health practice — taught by a diverse faculty of physicians, veterinarians, public health professionals, and environmental scientists from around the world. Upon successful completion, learners may have the opportunity to apply for the SEAOHUN One Health Certificate Program in the future. Start learning today Visit SEA-OHWA at www.academy.seaohun.org to explore and enroll.

Each year, thousands of public health professionals across India gather at IAPSMCON — the Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine — to share research, debate ideas, and shape the direction of public health practice. In 2026, the One Health Network of India (OHNI) brought its work to this stage and used it to show what happens when training students becomes just the beginning. 51 Students, over 2,500 Reached In 2025, OHNI launched the Summer One Health School Program (SOHSP) — a residential training held at the Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar, supported by Chevron through the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN). Fifty-one students from public health, veterinary science, and community medicine participated. After completing the program, they became One Health Ambassadors and trained peers at their own institutions. Within months, they had reached over 2,500 students across the country. Bringing the Work to the Right Room Good results only create change when they reach people who can act on them. IAPSMCON draws doctors, researchers, professors, and government-linked experts — many of whom advise health programs or sit on technical committees connected to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This made it the right place to present SOHSP. OHNI engaged conference participants through three channels. An exhibition stall introduced attendees to the program's structure and outcomes and drew consistent interest throughout the event. An interactive One Health-themed game gave visitors a hands-on way to engage with core concepts. A pre-conference workshop, "Interconnected Futures: One Health Solutions for a Changing World," brought together 33 participants to explore practical applications of the One Health approach — covering emerging diseases, outbreak response, and integrated disease surveillance. A plenary session, "One Health – One World – One Future: Towards Developed India@2047 for Healthier India, " further opened discussion on how collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health sectors strengthens disease prevention and preparedness. Why It Matters OHNI's presence at IAPSMCON served three clear purposes: building credibility by presenting its work in a scientific national forum; expanding reach by connecting with institutions that could adopt similar models; and entering policy conversations at the national level. By presenting a tested, scalable model in front of experts who help design health systems, OHNI positioned SOHSP as a practical contribution to India's wider agenda on disease surveillance and One Health integration — not just a training program, but a model worth scaling.

The One Health approach plays a crucial role in tackling global health challenges by recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. In a significant move to address complex issues such as pandemics, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and climate change, four leading global agencies—the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)—formally joined forces in March 2022 to strengthen global One Health collaboration. The Government of India also adopted this approach and launched the National One Health Mission (NOHM) in July 2022. Aligning with the vision of the NOHM, the Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) completed its pioneering residential OHNI 2025 Summer One Health School Program in July 2025. Organised by the Centre for One Health Education Research and Development (COHERD) and supported by the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN), with funding from Chevron, the initiative brought together postgraduate students from across India, spanning medicine, veterinary science, environmental forensic science, nursing, and agriculture. The initiative is India’s first large-scale One Health training program   designed to promote true interdisciplinary collaboration, perhaps the first of its kind have ever been offered at this scale. “The One Health training program is one of the first efforts to enhance true convergence across academic sectors that are essential for advancing One Health in India.” Said by Prof. (Dr.) Deepak B. Saxena, Director, IIPHG. The training centred on the core principle of One Health, that human, animal, and environmental health are deeply interconnected. As global challenges such as deforestation, antibiotic misuse, rapid urbanization, poor waste management, and climate change intensify, adopting a collaborative framework across relevant sectors becomes essential. The program prepared the next generation of One Health professionals to work together to prevent and manage emerging health threats. Reflecting on the experience, one postgraduate student shared, “It was an eye-opening session that showed how collaboration between the human, animal, and environmental sectors can make a huge difference. It also helped me realize that we were only treating the tip of the iceberg, not the submerged portion.” A nursing student from AIIMS Jodhpur echoed this sentiment, “ Through this training, we learned how different sectors collaborate to manage disease outbreaks.” Over five days, 50 postgraduate students received immersive training in One Health concepts, leadership development, and field-based learning. Now recognised as One Health Ambassadors , these students went on to train 2,580 peers across their institutes between August and October 2025—demonstrating the program’s wide ripple effect. Faculty coordinators from partner institutions also praised the initiative’s impact. Dr. Namita Joshi from ANDUAT, Ayodhya, highlighted its transformational nature: “The OHNI Summer One Health School goes beyond traditional training. It creates a dynamic space where young minds collaborate, innovate, and shape the future of One Health for a healthier, more resilient India.” Dr. Shaveta Memon from the School of Public Health, D.Y. Patil University, emphasized its relevance, stating, “The program, with its meaningful, hands-on learning, reflects the power of long overdue and true collaboration in the context of One Health.” “To enable a more robust and efficient response to future health emergencies, including pandemics, it is imperative that health experts, veterinarians, and environmentalists break down the existing silos.” Said by Dr Naveen Ramesh from St. John Medical College, Bangaluru Similarly, Dr. Manoj Gupta of AIIMS Jodhpur noted the program’s leadership-building impact: “The hands-on exposure and peer-training experience have strengthened their leadership and reinforced the importance of a One Health approach.” The successful completion of the OHNI 2025 Summer One Health School Program underscores IIPHG’s commitment to advancing public health education through multidisciplinary, collaborative, and community-driven learning. As India faces increasingly complex health and environmental challenges, such initiatives play a vital role in shaping a generation equipped to work across sectors and create sustainable health solutions. About IIPHG The Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) is India’s first public health university, established with the mission to strengthen health systems through education, research, and training. Affiliated with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), IIPHG plays a pioneering role in promoting interdisciplinary public health learning and has emerged as a center of excellence in education, policy development, and community-based public health practices. One Health Network of India (OHNI) is India's first One Health Network, aiming to strengthen connections among One Health professionals across http://www.chevron.comIndia and foster collaboration among institutions and individuals working in the interconnected domains of human, animal, and environmental health. Currently, OHNI has 1300+ active lifetime members from different disciplines including forensic science, veterinary sciences, medical and paramedical students, public health professionals, and 100+ institutes are joined this network. About SEAOHUN The Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN), established in 2011, is an academic and research network promoting the One Health concept. Comprising over 100 educational institutions from eight ASEAN countries, SEAOHUN builds professional capacity to address complex One Health issues, conducts research for evidence-based decision-making, and assists governments with public health surge capacity. The SEAOHUN Secretariat is located in Mueang district, Chiang Mai, Thailand. About Chevron Chevron is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to enabling human progress. 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The Southeast Asia One Health Workforce Academies (SEA-OHWA) university tour continued into early 2026, with visits to universities in the Philippines and Thailand. Made possible with the funding support of Chevron, each stop brought the platform directly to students, faculty members, and One Health practitioners — introducing free, regionally relevant One Health online courses and encouraging new learners to enroll. From Fields to Classrooms: The Philippines Stop On 27–28 January 2026, SEAOHUN and PhilOHUN took the SEA-OHWA platform to two prominent agricultural universities in the Philippines — Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) and Central Luzon State University (CLSU) — reaching a combined total of 140 participants. The session opened with remarks from the host university dean and SEAOHUN's Executive Director, followed by an introduction to SEAOHUN and the One Health approach. Participants then took part in a One Health quiz competition before being introduced to the SEA-OHWA platform and its available courses. A key part of the visit was hearing directly from local course authors, who presented their own One Health online courses now available on the platform for Filipino learners. The sessions closed with guided enrollment support, where SEAOHUN helped participants register and navigate the platform. One Health in the North: Chiang Mai University, Thailand On 16 February 2026, the tour visited Chiang Mai University (CMU) in northern Thailand, welcoming 47 participants — mostly veterinary students, along with faculty members and SEAOHUN facilitators. The session opened with an introduction to the One Health approach and SEAOHUN's regional mission, followed by a live demonstration of the SEA-OHWA platform covering registration, navigation, and key features. The highlight of the morning was the debut of a locally developed course: "Surveillance and Rapid Response of Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Community" , presented by its author, Professor Emeritus Dr. Akeau Unahalekhaka of CMU's Faculty of Nursing. Hearing a respected faculty member introduce her own course to the very students who would benefit from it created exactly the kind of connection SEA-OHWA was designed to foster — knowledge, shared directly between generations and disciplines. The Numbers Keep Growing As a result of the Philippines and Thailand university tours, SEA-OHWA welcomed its 1121 (as of March 2026)  active learners from across the region, now enrolled in courses covering surveillance, risk communication, zoonotic diseases, and integrated health systems. Behind every number is a story: a veterinary student in Chiang Mai who enrolled in a nursing professor's course on disease outbreaks; an agricultural science student in Pampanga who discovered that One Health connects their field directly to human and environmental wellbeing; a faculty member at CLSU who began imagining how SEA-OHWA could support her blended learning curriculum. These university visits also support ongoing collaboration between SEAOHUN, PhilOHUN, THOHUN, and member universities — and continue to inform discussions around SEA-OHWA's credentialing pathway for the year ahead. SEA-OHWA: Your Gateway to One Health Learning From Central Luzon to Chiang Mai, the SEA-OHWA university tour continues to demonstrate that One Health education thrives when knowledge is accessible, locally rooted, and personally delivered. A growing library of 22 free online courses — available in Khmer, Bahasa, Lao, Thai, Vietnamese, and English — is open to students, educators, and health professionals across Southeast Asia. Explore SEA-OHWA and enroll in free One Health courses:   https://academy.seaohun.org/

Forty-five lecturers from universities across Thailand gathered in Hua Hin, Thailand from 23–25 January 2026 to share and learn how to integrate One Health competencies into their teaching. The three-day Training of Trainers workshop aimed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools to introduce interdisciplinary approaches to health challenges that affect people, animals, and the environment.   The workshop was organized by Kasetsart University (KU) in collaboration with the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN), with funding support from Chevron. Participants represented a range of disciplines, including veterinary medicine, public health, forestry, social sciences, and education.   By the end of the workshop, participants had worked in interdisciplinary groups to develop draft teaching modules that incorporate One Health competencies into their courses.   Strengthening Interdisciplinary Education Many health challenges today—such as emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance and environmental change—affect human, animal and environmental systems simultaneously. Addressing these issues often requires collaboration across sectors and disciplines. However, university education has traditionally trained professionals within separate fields. As a result, students may have limited opportunities to learn how different sectors contribute to health outcomes. The One Health framework encourages interdisciplinary learning and collaboration to better understand these connections.   SEAOHUN and its national networks work with universities across Southeast Asia to strengthen this type of education by supporting the integration of One Health competencies into academic programmes.   Building on Kasetsart University’s Experience The training built on Kasetsart University’s experience developing a course on One Health Core Competencies (OHCC) . Since 2015, the university has offered a multidisciplinary course that introduces seven competencies essential for One Health practice: One Health Knowledge, Systems Thinking, Communication and Informatics, Culture and Ethics, Leadership, Collaboration and Partnership, and Planning and Management.   The course uses project-based learning, encouraging students to examine real-world challenges that connect human, animal and environmental health. Students work in teams to analyse issues and propose practical responses using the competency framework.   In 2024, KU also piloted the OHCC curriculum with senior high school students in several schools in Bangkok, demonstrating that One Health concepts can be introduced earlier in the education system.   “This training helps lecturers understand how the One Health competencies can be applied in their own courses,” said Asst. Prof. Dr. Waraphon Phimpraphai of Kasetsart University, who led the programme. “ By bringing together participants from different disciplines, the workshop helps build a community of educators who can learn from one another, share experiences, and explore practical ways to integrate One Health into their teaching and mobilize these approaches within their institutions.”   Learning Through Practice The workshop combined presentations, group discussions and practical exercises to introduce participants to the competency framework and teaching methods used in the OHCC course. Participants worked in small interdisciplinary groups throughout the training. The first day focused on the foundations of One Health and systems thinking. The second day explored competencies related to communication, leadership, culture and ethics, and planning and management. Participants were also introduced to the OHCC e-learning platform, which provides digital learning materials and supports resource sharing among institutions.    On the final day, participants designed teaching modules that incorporate One Health competencies into their courses. Each group presented its ideas and received feedback from trainers and fellow participants.       Expanding the One Health Educator Network The workshop trained 30 new facilitators who can introduce One Health competencies in their courses. Fifteen experienced trainers from KU and THOHUN member universities also participated as mentors and facilitators.   Participants reported greater confidence in applying the competency framework in their teaching and discussed opportunities for collaboration across institutions. The training forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen One Health education in Thailand and expand the network of educators working across disciplines to prepare students for complex health challenges.   Photo Gallery: https://photos.seaohun.org/SEAOHUNKUTOT2026

In early February 2026, 475 students from across Southeast Asia arrived in Penang, Malaysia, with one shared goal: to show that young people can solve real problems. Over four days, they did exactly that. The 14th Regional Congress of the Search for SEAMEO Young Scientists (SSYS), held from 9 to 12 February, brought together student researchers from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Guided by 127 teacher advisors, they presented 174 projects on some of the region’s most urgent challenges — from water scarcity and climate change to food security and clean energy. Organised by SEAMEO RECSAM (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics), the Congress ran under the theme “Greenovate: Youth Turning Vision into Action for a Sustainable Future.”   This year’s edition went further than science alone, weaving in green entrepreneurship and climate action to prepare students not just to understand the world, but to change it. From Greenhouse Farms to Solar Windows Two projects stood out above the rest, each earning the congress’s highest honour — Most Promising Young Scientists — in their respective categories. In the lower secondary category, a team from Cataingan National High School in the Philippines built SolarisAgriTech : a solar-powered smart greenhouse that uses sensors and an AI system to automatically manage temperature, humidity, and nutrient delivery for crops. Over a 28-day trial, their system grew tomato seedlings faster and taller than traditional methods — a low-cost, climate-resilient model that could support small farmers across the region. In the upper secondary category, students from Tarlac National High School, also in the Philippines , tackled energy poverty with a striking idea: turning mango leaves into solar panels. Their team synthesised carbon quantum dots from Carabao Mango leaves — an agricultural waste product — and embedded them into window panels that capture ultraviolet light and convert it to electricity. The panels worked reliably across different weather conditions and angles, suggesting a practical clean energy option for communities with limited power access. Both teams received MYR 1,500 each from SEAMEO RECSAM. Their seed grants of USD 2,000 each were generously supported by Chevron through the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) — funding designed to help the students take their research further in their own communities. A Region Full of Ideas Winning teams represented schools across Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Thailand, and the Philippines — a sign of the region’s growing depth of talent in science and sustainability. The panel of judges, led by Chief Judge Dr. Pamela Anne Knight from Newcastle University Medicine in Malaysia, described the quality of entries as exceptionally high. Beyond the top prizes, five Special Awards were presented in each category for Benefit to Community, Educational Contribution, Commercial Potential, Application of STEM Concepts, and Creativity/Innovation. Each came with MYR 500 and a USD 500 seed grant — all supported by Chevron through SEAOHUN — to help students expand their research at the community level. Outstanding Awards for Best Project Report, Presentation, and Exhibit were also presented. Education, and Partnership Malaysia’s Minister of Education, YB Puan Fadhlina Sidek , served as Guest of Honour at the Awards Ceremony. She highlighted that SSYS reflects her ministry’s vision: students who are not just academically strong, but creative, collaborative, and ready to take on real challenges. SEAMEO RECSAM Centre Director Dr. Azman bin Jusoh , presenting awards alongside Chairman Dr. Aszunarni Ayob, Madam Norlelawati Roslan from the Ministry of Education Malaysia, and Chevron Malaysia Corporate Affairs Manager Ms. Uzma Nawawi, thanked all partners for their commitment. “May the spirit of collaboration, creativity, and innovation continue to guide these young scientists,” he said, “as they turn their visions into actionable solutions for a sustainable and resilient future.” The Congress also links directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — including Quality Education, Climate Action, and Responsible Consumption — and supports SEAMEO’s regional Commitment to Action on Greening Education, adopted by Education Ministers at their 53rd Council Conference in Brunei Darussalam in 2025. The 14th SSYS Congress was made possible through collaboration between SEAMEO RECSAM, the Ministry of Education Malaysia, Chevron through SEAOHUN, The Habitat Foundation, Penang Green Council, Green Growth Asia Foundation, Entopia, UNESCO INRULED, SEAMEO SEARCA, SEAMEO SEPS, and KRYA Global. SSYS has run since 1997, bringing together young scientists every two years to share ideas and build the regional networks that will shape Southeast Asia’s future. The 15th Regional Congress is already planned for 2028 at SEAMEO RECSAM.

The SEAOHUN 2024 Regional Student Competition, a joint initiative with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and CHEVRON, successfully concluded, marking the fifth annual event that united students across Southeast Asia and Bangladesh. This year's theme, "Inspiring Action for Wildlife Conservation, Zoonotic Disease Prevention, and One Health," challenged participants to create 3-minute videos that addressed critical global issues and resonated on a global scale.  ​  A total of 47 teams, comprising 235 students from Bangladesh and seven SEAOHUN member countries—Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam—participated. Each team, under the guidance of a faculty mentor, crafted a video that enhanced public awareness about wildlife conservation and biodiversity while underscoring the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.  ​ The competition began with a Student Competition webinar in June, where participants received insights from experts on technical knowledge, communication strategies, and competition guidelines. This foundational knowledge equipped the students to produce content that could make a significant impact. ​​ ​​​​​​​​​ ​   The submissions were evaluated by a panel consisting of One Health professionals, science communicators, and members from the One Health University Networks (OHUNs) and the OHW-NG global team. The competition unveiled eight winning teams from the participating countries: (Link to watch all the videos) ​​​ ​ Bangladesh: Acyclovir  Cambodia: Angkor Youth  Indonesia: VCGC  Laos: Ecosystem Health  Malaysia: Rafflesia  Philippines: Sinukuan Gazette  Thailand: Monkey Squad  Vietnam: Wilds Heart  Public Engagement and Recognition: The competition also featured a public voting phase, drawing thousands of interactions. The top three Public Pick Award Winners were:    Acyclovir (Bangladesh): 3.2K likes on YouTube  Ecosystem Health (Laos): 2.1K likes on YouTube  Rafflesia (Malaysia): 2K likes on YouTube  As a reward, each winning team from the eight participating countries will receive a Travel Award to attend the SEAOHUN 2024 Student Summit in Malaysia. This summit will provide them with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of One Health and network with peers and professionals from across the region. Reflecting on the competition, Mr. Muhammad Syazwan Afiq from the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, a member of the Rafflesia team, noted, "The competition was an excellent platform to showcase creativity. The judging was professional, and the feedback will be instrumental for future improvements. I appreciated the clear guidelines and the chance to be part of this meaningful initiative."  The SEAOHUN 2024 Regional Student Competition has not only showcased the creativity and passion of its participants but also fostered a movement empowering young leaders to advocate for a healthier, more sustainable world. Congratulations to all participants and winners for their exceptional contributions!

The Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) is a regional powerhouse of over 117 universities across eight countries, dedicated to developing a multidisciplinary workforce to combat infectious disease threats. Established in 2011, the network champions the "One Health" approach—recognizing the intrinsic link between human, animal, and environmental health. Based in Chiang Mai, the SEAOHUN Secretariat serves as the regional hub facilitating multisectoral collaboration to bridge the gap between academic excellence and field-based pandemic preparedness. Southeast Asia remains a critical hotspot for zoonotic diseases, including Avian Influenza (H5N1) and Nipah virus. Our current regional mandate focuses on operationalizing the ASEAN Leaders' Declaration on One Health Initiatives and aligning with the global Pandemic Agreement. SEAOHUN is at the fore front of addressing biosafety, climate-driven health risks, and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through the Southeast Asia One Health Workforce Academies (SEA-OHWA) and targeted regional programs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Program Associate is a pivotal professional role requiring technical coordination and the ability to execute complex work streams with a high degree of independence. Program Formulation & Execution: Support the Regional Program Manager in designing and implementing pre-service and in-service initiatives, including scholarships, fellowships, research grants, and Southeast Asia One Health Workforce Academies (SEA-OHWA) activities. Strategic Planning & Reporting: Assist in developing annual work plans and budgets. Lead the technical write-up of activity reports and briefing notes for regional programs. Partnership Management: Establish and sustain professional working relationships with national and regional stakeholders, academic institutions, and government bodies. Public Engagement: Partner with the Senior Public Engagement Officer to synthesize and communicate program impacts to donors and international. Information Governance: Ensure program documentation is meticulously organized and secured in compliance with SEAOHUN and donor standards. Collaborative Growth: Contribute updates and recommendations actively in team meetings to drive the network's regional success. Digital Innovation: Integrate advanced digital tools and technological solutions into daily workflows to optimize program implementation and monitoring. For more details about the role, please download here,

Bangkok  --  One Health’s strength depends on the people who deliver it, and the pipeline starts with young professionals. For the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), strengthening this workforce is essential to protect agrifood systems, safeguard livelihoods and reduce disease risks at the human, animal and environmental interface.   One Health is a collaborative approach that unites different sectors together to prevent and manage health risks. Building a resilient One Health workforce means supporting individuals at every stage, from university classrooms to frontline services. That is the focus of a new partnership between FAO and the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN), a regional network of over 100 universities in Southeast Asia.   The partnership was formalized today through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, Thailand. The five-year agreement creates a framework to advance One Health capacity across Southeast Asia through education, training and practical experience.   Under the MoU, FAO and SEAOHUN will collaborate in two main areas: capacity building of One Health professionals and exchanges of One Health knowledge and expertise. A joint workplan for 2025 to 2030 outlines practical cooperation, including technical support for One Health training for university students and in-service professionals, fellowship placements for youth and early to mid-career professionals, and collaboration on research that supports One Health action.   The partnership will also promote knowledge exchange through conferences, webinars and shared learning platforms, including the Southeast Asia One Health Workforce Academies, to broaden access to learning opportunities and strengthen professional networks across countries.    “Youth engagement is fundamental to advancing FAO’s One Health agenda,” said Alue Dohong, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific. “Empowering young people with meaningful platforms, practical skills and strong professional networks is not optional – it is imperative. As zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and food safety risks grow more complex and interconnected, investing in the next generation of professionals is critical to driving cross-sectoral solutions and safeguarding the resilience of our agrifood systems for the future.   “SEAOHUN strives to cultivate a future‑ready One Health workforce to meet today’s complex health challenges. Joining hands with FAO strengthens our shared mission to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and empower the next generation to protect communities from emerging health threats and build resilient agrifood systems across Southeast Asia.”  said Dr Walasinee Sakcamduang, Chair of SEAOHUN Foundation Board.   FAO and SEAOHUN will regularly coordinate to guide implementation and review progress under the partnership. By supporting students, early-career leaders and in-service professionals, the collaboration aims to build a stronger One Health workforce for Southeast Asia.   About FAO FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.   About SEAOHUN SEAOHUN is a regional platform accelerating a future‑ready One Health workforce. Across more than 100 universities in eight Southeast Asian countries, SEAOHUN equips professionals to tackle interconnected global health challenges through integrated that address human–animal–environment risks and enable rapid action against emerging threats.

Following its official regional launch on 14 August 2025, the Southeast Asia One Health Workforce Academies (SEAOHWA) moved beyond the virtual stage and into classrooms, campuses, and conversations across Southeast Asia. Through a series of post-launch outreach and engagement activities spanning October through December 2025, SEAOHUN brought the SEAOHWA platform directly to universities, educators, students, and health professionals—transforming a digital learning platform into a shared regional learning experience. From Digital Launch to Campus Connection Developed under the SEAOHUN Transition Award, with support from USAID, collaboration with the University of California, Davis, and continued support from Chevron, SEA-OHWA was designed to strengthen a resilient, locally driven One Health workforce. But a platform is only as powerful as the people who use it. After the official launch, SEAOHUN and its country networks knew they needed to meet learners where they are—on university campuses, in lecture halls, and face-to-face with the educators and students who would shape the region's One Health future. A Journey Across Four Countries Between 28 October and 12 December 2025, the SEA-OHWA tour made its way through Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, reaching seven universities and partner institutions. At Universiti Sains Malaysia's Health Campus in Kubang Kerian, 40 participants—including ministry representatives and course author teams—gathered to explore the platform. Days later at Universiti Putra Malaysia and during the APRU Conference at Universiti Malaya, researchers, faculty members, and NGO partners discovered how One Health education could complement their existing work. In Indonesia, the halls of Universitas Airlangga's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine filled with 45 eager participants. Vietnam welcomed the tour with enthusiasm, hosting 50 learners at Vietnam National University of Agriculture—where two course author teams proudly introduced their locally developed courses—and 14 professionals at the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology. The journey concluded in Thailand at Kasetsart University during their One Health FAIR Data event, where about 30 participants explored the importance of One Health data and digital platforms that enhance, including SEA-OHWA. Across all seven stops, about 229 participants experienced SEAOHWA firsthand—but the ripple effect would reach far beyond those rooms. Learning That Speaks Your Language What made each session special was the presence of local course authors—Southeast Asian educators who had developed One Health courses in Bahasa and Vietnamese. When students at VNUA heard their instructors explain One Health concepts in their own language, or when Indonesian faculty members at UNAIR demonstrated zoonotic disease modules created by regional experts, the message was clear: this wasn't imported education adapted for the region. This was Southeast Asian knowledge, by Southeast Asians, for Southeast Asians. Participants were introduced to SEA-OHWA's growing library of 22 free online courses, available in Khmer, Bahasa, Lao, Thai, Vietnamese, and English, alongside more than 600 One Health training materials curated specifically for the region's unique challenges and contexts. More Than a Platform Tour These weren't traditional product demonstrations. Interactive quizzes turned learning into friendly competition, with students eagerly competing for prizes while testing their One Health knowledge. Through open discussions, participants expressed that One Health issues—particularly AMR and zoonotic diseases—are growing concerns at both national and regional levels, creating an urgency for cross-disciplinary and cross-sectoral learning. Faculty members began envisioning how SEAOHWA could support blended learning models in their curricula. At some venues, participants enrolled in courses on the spot, guided by SEAOHUN staff who answered questions about everything from course certificates to how the platform could support their career development. The energy in these sessions reflected something deeper than curiosity about a new website—it was the recognition of a resource designed specifically for them. Building a Regional Movement The numbers tell one story: as a result of the tour, SEAOHWA now hosts 942 active learners from across the region, all engaged in strengthening their One Health competencies in surve illance, risk communication, and integrated health systems. But the real success lies in the relationships strengthened and conversations started. Country One Health University Networks deepened their collaboration with SEAOHUN. In-service professionals and researchers who attended brought perspectives that are now shaping the platform's future development. Universities began discussing how SEAOHWA certifications might integrate into their degree programs—planting seeds for credentialling pathways that could launch in the coming year. What the Tour Revealed The in-person visits confirmed what SEAOHUN had hoped: there's tremendous appetite for accessible, regionally relevant One Health education. Faculty members need resources that complement their teaching. Students want learning opportunities that connect to real-world careers. Health professionals seek continuing education that respects their time and language. These insights are now guiding SEAOHWA's next phase—informing improvements to course design, platform functionality, and new features like career opportunities and an expert database that will connect learners with mentors and practitioners across the region. A Platform Built by the Region, for the Region From Kelantan to Hanoi, from veterinary clinics to public health institutes, the SEAOHWA tour reinforced a fundamental truth: effective One Health education thrives when knowledge travels—across borders, disciplines, and languages. The platform that began as lines of code and carefully curated courses has become something more tangible: a space where a student in Thailand can learn from an expert in Indonesia, where a researcher in Vietnam can access the same cutting-edge training as a colleague in Malaysia, and where the region's collective expertise becomes accessible to all. As SEAOHWA continues to grow, each new learner, each completed course, and each connection made represents progress toward a shared vision—a stronger, more resilient One Health workforce ready to address Southeast Asia's most pressing health challenges. The tour may have ended, but the journey is just beginning. Explore SEA-OHWA : https://academy.seaohun.org/