SEAOHUN Year 5 OHW-NG Semi-Annual Report

We are excited to share the latest updates and achievements from SEAOHUN. Our Year 5 OHW-NG Semi-Annual Report is now available!

Year 5 OHW-NG Semi-Annual Report

This year marks a significant milestone for the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) and its partners, with a strong focus on localization and organizational sustainability. Since its inception in 2011, SEAOHUN, in collaboration with One Health University Networks (OHUNs) in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, has been dedicated to delivering education, training, and research programs. These efforts aim to cultivate future One Health professionals capable of effectively preventing, detecting, and responding to infectious disease threats at both national and regional levels.

Empowering OHUNs through USAID Localization Strategy

Aligned with the USAID localization strategy, SEAOHUN has been instrumental in empowering OHUNs across various domains, from managing donor grants to implementing research programs tailored to specific national needs and priorities. This empowerment enables OHUNs to design, execute, and manage successful One Health programs independently within their countries.

Success Stories and Future Prospects

Several university networks have demonstrated their readiness to advance One Health workforce development with minimal to no assistance from SEAOHUN. A notable example is the Malaysia One Health University Network (MyOHUN), which has strengthened its partnership with Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). MyOHUN has successfully conducted numerous programs, including community activities for rabies prevention in Malaysia.

Capacity Building and Organizational Development

In this transitional year, SEAOHUN has also focused on enhancing the capacity of OHUN team members, aiming to advance key organizational attributes such as knowledge and information management. SEAOHUN has co-developed a knowledge management plan for OHUNs in Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos, and Vietnam. These organizational development initiatives are expected to yield better results and outcomes for current and future One Health workforce development activities in these countries.

Future One Health Professionals on the Frontline

By equipping essential skills and upgrading key competencies through the One Health Workforce Development programs, SEAOHUN and its partner OHUNs are preparing future One Health professionals to take frontline roles in health security units. These professionals will be pivotal in addressing emerging and re-emerging disease outbreaks, thereby enhancing health security at both national and regional levels.