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The Mekong One Health Innovation Program (MOHIP) short course on "Health Security, One Health and Zoonoses" has been scheduled from February 26 - March 12, 2024. Please publicize this program and encourage researchers/professionals and graduate students to register and join the course. We are hoping to have more than 300 participants this year. This year, we will make the sessions shorter, more interactive, and will start most of the days at 7 PM Mekong Time. Those who complete the course successfully will receive the "Certificate of Completion" from Michigan State University. See the attached flyer for more. Last date to apply: January 26, 2024 Notification of selection: February 15, 2024

We are thrilled to invite you to a special webinar on the significant role of youth in combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) happening on 24th November 2023 at 09:00h CET (Central European Time, check your time zone: https://notime.zone/NjDYKrhwXxSEK). The session, titled 'Why Youth Voices Matter in Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?,' is a special event of the Global AMR Youth Summit, and will feature esteemed panelists from the #Quadripartite organizations and representatives of the Youth Working Group for AMR. It's a unique opportunity to engage in discussions, gain insights, and explore how the youth can contribute to the global efforts against AMR. We'd be honored to have your presence and valuable insights during this crucial discussion. Your perspective will add immense value to the conversation. Save the date and join us for this pivotal discussion on AMR and the impact of youth engagement. Please also share this opportunity with your network! To join the webinar, please use this zoom link: https://bit.ly/3G5h9CY Looking forward to your participation!

The 2024 Rx One Health Field Institute welcomes you to join us! Explore California's vibrant and diverse ecosystems while building One Health skills! The 2024 theme is One Health for a Changing Climate. LEARN about biodiversity conservation, pathogen transmission, health inequities, epidemiology, disease surveillance, communications, community and stakeholder engagement, teamwork, leadership, and more while immersed in a variety of biodiverse landscapes. GROW through hands-on, practical learning experiences, case studies, group discussions, and field exercises. Rx One Health will teach you how to address complex challenges using the One Health approach, which recognizes that the health of people, animals, and their environments are interconnected. The course is led by faculty from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, School of Medicine, and the University of California Global Health Institute, Center for Planetary Health. BUILD lifelong friendships and professional connections. Our alumni network extends around the world. Participants often reflect that Rx One Health was a transformative experience in their career trajectory. Applications are now open and are due January 31, 2024. https://rxonehealth.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ The course is open to graduate students, professional students (MD, DVM, JD, RN, etc.) and early career professionals from all professional disciplines (including medicine, public health, veterinary medicine, agriculture, animal science, international development, laboratory science, environmental resources, wildlife conservation, law, engineering, social sciences, etc). International applicants are welcome to apply; additional COVID-19 travel protocols may be required. A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available!

The project, 'Adapting and Piloting the One Health Core Competency Course for High Schools,' was officially launched on October 26, 2023, in the Yupa Weeravaidya Room at Kasetsart University. This event marked a significant milestone for the project, which involves ten participating high schools, project facilitators, support from Chevron, and collaboration with the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN). The primary goal of this project is to empower high school students with knowledge and skills related to health and sustainability. It aspires to cultivate a new generation of One Health leaders who possess scientific expertise and collaborative life skills. The project places a strong emphasis on the practical implementation of the learning model, encourages teacher development through student leaders as role models, and promotes a mindset that values cooperation and essential life skills for personal and professional growth. The event commenced with a warm welcome from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Laddawan Puangchit, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Kasetsart University, who commended the project's progress and the promising fusion of hard and soft skills, emphasizing the potential expansion of the One Health concept throughout the ASEAN system. Dr. Vipat Kuruchittham, Executive Director of SEAOHUN, expressed the project's ambition to extend its reach to high schools across Thailand and beyond in the Asian region. He acknowledged Chevron's support and the collaboration of school administrators. Mr. Sakchai Sae-Seai, Vice President of Strategy, Business Performance, and Commercial at Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production Ltd., highlighted Chevron's commitment to holistic health and health security for individuals and farmers across Thailand. He praised the project's efforts in promoting knowledge about the health benefits for people, animals, and the environment. Kasetsart University's Faculty of Education has developed a groundbreaking course designed to equip undergraduates with One Health Core Competencies (OHCCs). These encompass One Health knowledge, collaboration and partnership, communication and information, leadership, systems thinking, planning and management, and culture and ethics. These competencies are recognized as essential skills that every student should possess. Given the undeniable importance of these competencies, Kasetsart University opened the course as a general education offering, available for any undergraduate to choose. The response exceeded expectations, with more students registering for the course than the Faculty of Education could accommodate. In collaboration with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, the Faculty of Veterinary Technology and the Faculty of Environment, the Faculty of Education is gearing up to adapt this transformative course for upper high school students, specifically targeting Grades 10 through 12. The objective is to customize the curriculum for high school students and pilot the course at selected schools in Bangkok, Thailand. The project aims to introduce these One Health Core Competencies to high school students at an age where they can genuinely grasp and apply these skills, laying the foundation for future leaders in health and sustainability. The event was not just a kick-off; it symbolized the initial step toward a future where young minds are equipped with the knowledge and skills to champion holistic health. With Chevron's support and the dedication of project facilitators and school administrators, this program has the potential to promote One Health education. It also marks the beginning of a journey toward a brighter, healthier future for the next generation, where the importance of health competencies is acknowledged and embraced from an early age. The ongoing efforts and adaptability of the project promise to have a lasting impact on health education in Thailand and beyond.

SEAOHUN is a regional non-profit organization registered as a Foundation in Thailand. SEAOHUN is governed by its Executive Board comprising members from member countries and key partners. SEAOHUN Secretariat, based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is a coordinating body of all the country university networks. The Secretariat manages subawards and contracts with the country networks, facilitates SEAOHUN Executive Board meetings and regional activities benefiting pre-service and in-service professionals, and strengthens One Health university networks in member countries to be sustainable organizations. Our regional programs promote and facilitate collaborative activities among the countries with an emphasis on improving One Health education and research. Our educational initiatives include the development of One Health core and technical competencies, competency-based education, research capacity to provide an evidence-base for One Health advocacy, One Health student clubs, and other experimental learning activities. SEAOHUN promotes One Health education for all and represents the academic voices of our member and partner universities in the global and regional forum. SEAOHUN is a member of the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), an effort by over 70 nations, international organizations, and civil society to accelerate progress toward a world safe and secure from infectious disease threats, an affiliate member of Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), a regional intergovernmental organization established in 1965 among the governments of Southeast Asian countries to promote regional cooperation in education, science and culture, and a dialogue partner of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Plus Three 3 Field Epidemiology Training Network (FETN), a group of field epidemiology training programs to develop capable human resources to prevent and control outbreaks, emerging diseases and other public health events. In addition, SEAOHUN has partnered with Zoetis and Pfizer to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and with Chevron to strengthen One Health education in Southeast Asia. For more information, you may explore our website or visit our facebook page at http://facebook.com/seaohun Download full Job Description and requirement: Graphic Designer ( CLOSED ) Evaluation Consultant (Extendsion deadline 27 October 2023 (11:59 p.m. ICT).)

Registration is now open for the Global Youth Dialogue virtual event hosted by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, Chair of the Global Leaders Group on AMR. Youth have a unique role in advocacy to intensify political and popular support to tackle AMR across sectors and to popularize AMR as a social concern. Event registrants have an opportunity to send a video question about AMR that could be answered by Prime Minister Mottley during the event. Join Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados in this important discussion 21 Novemebr, during WAAW 2023. Register here!

OHHLEP will aim to provide advisory support to the Quadripartite in the roll out of the One Health Joint Plan of Action. https://www.woah.org/.../call-for-experts-one-health.../ For this, the call is designed around the JPA three pathways, which represent the areas where the four organizations have the greatest capacity to bring about significant and sustainable change. Pathway 1: Policy, legislation, advocacy and financing Pathway 2: Organizational development, implementation and sectoral integration Pathway 3: Data, evidence and knowledge Experts are sought from a diversity of backgrounds including academia, governments, and civil society. Applications from women and (emerging) One Health youth leaders (<35 years of age) are encouraged. Deadline is 6 November 2023 Submit the application via this link: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/221913?lang=en

The Angels Initiative and Stop Rabies Campaign is a collaborative effort undertaken by Boehringer Ingelheim Malaysia in partnership with Chevron, SEAOHUN, MyOHUN, UPM, Rhone Ma and various local stakeholders, including the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS). Continuous effort in fighting against rabies is needed in Sarawak, which is a rabies-endemic state in Malaysia. With four cases of human rabies reported in the Serian district of Sarawak this year, the urgency to combat rabies by the community is heightened. Usually transmitted through dog bites, rabies in humans is almost always fatal. However, it is 100% preventable with measures including vaccination and dog population control. A total of 24 undergraduate students from the veterinary and human medicine courses participated in the two-day program on the 18th-19th of August 2023 in Kuching, Sarawak. Of the 24 students, 14 were from UPM, UMK, UKM, MSU and USIM whom were fully sponsored by Chevron, with assistance from SEAOHUN and MyOHUN. The generous support granted by Chevron also enabled three academics from UPM and one NCO MyOHUN staff to participate in the program. As part of the preparation, the students were required beforehand to undergo online training via the Global Alliance for Rabies Control platform, obtain the Rabies Educator Certification, and be fully vaccinated against rabies to ensure their competency and safety when joining the activities on-site. The first part of the program was a rabies awareness school program which took place on 18th August 2023 at a secondary school called Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kota Samarahan, a semi-rural district reachable by a 1-hour bus ride from Kuching. More than 350 primary and secondary students from four schools in the district were involved. The aim was to empower the younger generation on the basic yet vital information about rabies, dog bite wound management and prevention. The half-day program was filled with a short cartoon presentation on rabies to gain the attention of the school children, followed by hands-on, art-based activities to allow the students to demonstrate and enforce their understanding of the knowledge gained. The program also actively involved the sponsored university students, who diligently served as facilitators in guiding the students to produce posters with various sub-topics on rabies. They also served as rabies-prevention educators and applied the knowledge gained throughout their online training on rabies to the school children. The posters produced by the students were kept by the respective schools to be displayed in the school building, ensuring sustainability and further knowledge transfer to other school children who were not able to attend the program. A medical student from Management and Science University (MSU), Mohd Khairudin, added that he was glad that he could contribute to the good cause. “Through this program, I’ve been provided with a platform for meaningful interaction between the participants as well as communities. I really enjoyed sharing the knowledge on rabies, which can have a huge impact on the rate of morbidity and mortality of rabies cases in the area." The second part of the program was conducted on Saturday, 19th August 2023, at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Chung Hua, in Serian District, Sarawak. This was the district where rabies was first reported in Sarawak back in 2017. This program aimed to vaccinate as many dogs and cats as possible by offering free animal rabies vaccination to those residing in the area. Around 250 pet dogs and cats were administered anti-rabies vaccines by more than 20 veterinarians, with assistance from dedicated university students. During this vaccination drive, the university students were able to not only observe, learn and assist the veterinarians on duty, but also played an excellent role as rabies educators to the pet owners and public members who attended the event. Apart from the Stop Rabies campaign, attendees also had access to a booth dedicated to health screenings as part of the stroke awareness campaign attended by medical professionals from the Sarawak General Hospital, assisted by medical students and lecturers, who provided complimentary blood pressure and blood glucose tests and stroke and atrial fibrillation risk assessments. The university students and lecturers participating were able to communicate and work together effectively in a One Health spirit, despite just establishing their bonds and friendships in the past 24 hours. Throughout the two-day program, it was evident that the university students were able to embody and appreciate important One Health core competencies, including multi-sectorial collaboration, communication, management and culture, beliefs and ethics. POSTER WINNERS WITH THEIR MASTERPIECE! “This program was an effective strategy for locals to get free rabies vaccinations for their cats and dogs, and we hope that by doing so, the public will become much more aware of the current rabies situation in Sarawak and do their part to stop the spread of rabies. It is a privilege for me to participate and experience this program as one of the volunteers,” said Fineli Anak Dominic, a student from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). The university students were not the only ones reaping the benefits and positive impacts of this program, but also the school children and members of the public. None of this would have been made possible without the generous support from Chevron and SEAOHUN. The successful outcomes demonstrate the importance of partnership and collaboration that transverses different entities and sectors in positively impacting public health efforts. It is hoped that the Stop Rabies program 2023 will be the precedent to more collaborative efforts from both private and government sectors, locally and internationally, to further translate the One Health concept into action!

In a groundbreaking partnership between SEAMEO TROPMED Network, SEAMEO Regional Centre for STEM Education (STEM-ED), Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN), and Chevron, the "Promoting One Health Education in Thai Border School" project has achieved remarkable success. The project's impact was celebrated on September 29, 2023, at the Rujiraphat School in Suan Phueng District, Ratchaburi Province, Thailand. Border school, situated near Thailand's borders, often encounter unique challenges and resource constraints. The Rujiraphat School exemplifies the project's triumph. Here, students and teachers have been at the forefront of integrating One Health education into their core curriculum. The project aimed to nurture an understanding of health among students and teachers, with a particular emphasis on the intricate relationships between human, animal, and ecosystem health. In simpler terms, the project focused on educating students and teachers about how the well-being of people, animals, and the environment are interconnected. Students and teachers at the Rujiraphat School have experienced the transformative power of innovative One Health modules and engaging co-curricular activities. One teacher stated, "One Health is important for everyone. The curricular integration made the students aware of the importance of human, animal and environmental health, and how these topics affect their daily lives. The modules made it easier for the students to link their health and their environment. The teaching/learning process was also enjoyed by the students. The topics can be integrated in almost all the subjects." A student shared, "Now I know how to protect myself from getting infected from the diseases we discussed in the class. I can also share this knowledge to my family members and young children. I like the topic on malaria because I know somebody who had malaria and I saw how he suffered when he had the disease. " The event not only celebrated the project's achievements but also set the stage for its expansion. Dr. Bahnjeard Unmaneerat, Director of Ratchaburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, unveiled plans to distribute the curriculum to other schools in Ratchaburi. Dr. Unmaneerat remarked, "We are excited to extend the benefits of this innovative curriculum to more schools in Ratchaburi. The commitment from these schools is a testament to the value of this educational approach." The project underscored the transformative power of collaboration in enhancing education and addressing public health challenges. The "Promoting One Health Education in Thai Border School" initiative leaves a lasting legacy, equipping students and teachers with valuable knowledge that will benefit them and their communities for years to come. Dr. Pratap Singhasivanon, the Secretary General/Coordinator of SEAMEO TROPMED Network, shared, "Achieving child wellness through the synergistic potential of education and collaboration has been a shared vision." The event on 29 September 2023 not only celebrated the profound impact of the "Promoting One Health Education in Thai Border School" project but also highlighted the enduring legacy it has engendered through expressions of gratitude to collaborators, the official inauguration of new toilet facilities especially for girls and children with special needs, and an unwavering commitment to perpetuate the curricular integration, the gathering encapsulated the spirit of collaboration and progress that characterized this groundbreaking initiative.

On 29 August 2023, the Seameo Tropmed Network , in partnership with the SEAMEO Regional Centre for STEM Education (STEM-ED), Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN), and Chevron, celebrated the successful completion of their project “Promoting One Health Education in Thai Border School” at Rujiraphat School in Suan Phueng, Rachaburi province. The project's remarkable achievements was the development and implementation of pioneering modules for One Health concept in basic education. These modules, tailored for students from kindergarten to Grade 9, were the first of their kind in the ASEAN region. They successfully raised awareness about One Health among students, and teachers. The project showcased the power of collaboration across sectors to enhance education and tackle public health challenges. During the event on August 29, 2023, stakeholders advocated for the ongoing integration of One Health principles into the basic curriculum. Additionally, there are exciting plans to expand this curriculum to other schools in Ratchaburi, ensuring that a broader spectrum of students can benefit from this innovative approach. The gathering was characterized by expressions of gratitude to collaborators, the official inauguration of new toilet facilities, and a commitment to continue integrating One Health into the curriculum. It was a celebration of the profound impact of the “Promoting One Health Education in Thai Border School” project and its enduring legacy.

The One Health Workforce - Next Generation project, the One Health Institute at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and the UC Global Health Institute are very pleased to announce an inaugural Student Multimedia Contest in honor of One Health Day 2023! We'd love to learn more about what One Health means to our student community. Each submission should address at least one of the following prompts or ideas: ✅What does One Health mean to you? ✅How are you part of the One Health workforce? ✅How can the One Health approach address global challenges? ✅How have you seen the One Health approach solve a problem in your community? ✅How has participating in a One Health training, workshop, or event impacted your life/career/educational trajectory? ✅How has One Health impacted your community? ✅How can One Health help improve diversity efforts in your community? 🏆To win the #prizes The two individuals on each winning team will receive a prize such as travel support to attend a regional conference hosted by the University Networks (Africa One Health University Network, #SEAOHUN, or UC Global Health Institute ). 🎯Deadline: All submissions must be received by 11:59 PM Pacific Time, October 15, 2023. Winners will be announced before One Health Day 2023, November 4, 2023. CLICK HERE! for contest and submission info. Or contact onehealthnextgen@ucdavis.edu for any inquries and questions.

Considering the COVID-19 crisis in Laos, LAOHUN organized and implemented an online vaccination awareness campaign on September 25th and 26th, 2021. The goal aimed to provide general information related to the pandemic and vaccinations. More specifically, the purpose of the campaign was to organize a dissemination meeting with students and faculties, increase awareness, knowledge, and perception towards Covid-19 vaccination, and to encourage students to create vaccination awareness within their spheres of influence. This campaign was led by Prof. Dr. Mayfong Mayxay, Vice Rector of University of Health Sciences (UHS), and Vice Chair of LAOHUN, and Co-led by Dr. Ketkesone Phrasisombath, Vice Director, Department of Academic Affairs, UHS, and LAOHUN coordinator (moderator). To launch the campaign, an online link registration and the QR code were created and were sent to LAOHUN networks and the public three days prior to the event. The campaign started with a welcome speech by the Chairman of LAOHUN, Assoc. Prof. Fongsamouth Soutthammavong, which was followed by the presentation of the current Covid-19 situation by Prof. Mayfong Mayxay. After this, a panel discussion took place, including questions, answers, or comments from the meeting’s participants. The meeting covered Covid-19 the prevention and control strategy of LAO PDR, Covid-19 vaccination and strategy in LAO PDR, laboratory testing and recommendation for accuracy and reliability of the results, and type of Covid-19 vaccines and where to get them in LAO PDR. The awareness campaign counted 380 participants attending the meeting. Attendees comprised students, faculty coordinators, and staff, coming from five different universities. Along with those who joined live, the recorded session has been viewed more than 17,000 times, shared 269 times, and has received more than 230 comments, revealing the wide reach and breadth of the campaign. Thanks to this, participants are now equipped with necessary information related to COVID-19 in LAO PDR, which includes how to detect the disease, treat it and more essentially, where, and how to get vaccinated in the country. ​ Many of the participants showed interest in the responses, prevention, and control strategy of COVID-19 in Laos, the trend of COVID-19 pandemic, the implementation of COVID-19 vaccination in Laos, treatment for infected individual, types of vaccine that are available in Laos, side effect of the vaccine, and the place from where they can obtain the vaccine. There were also suggestions on conducting more online vaccination campaigns every three months and recommendations on having more information on such as vaccination in pregnant women, non-medication prevention strategy, and receiving a third shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. With the information gained from the event, the students and lecturers can continue to encourage their family and communities to prevent the infection from COVID-19 by vaccination.