APCOVE Newsletter – June 2025

We’re delighted to share the June 2025 edition of the APCOVE Quarterly Newsletter!

This issue captures the remarkable progress made across APCOVE Phase II as we work together to strengthen field veterinary epidemiology and One Health capacity in the Asia-Pacific region. From country consultations and training milestones to the launch of our new impact story series, this edition celebrates collaboration, learning, and the growing regional network driving sustainable health outcomes.

Highlights from this edition:

• Country Engagements: Field epidemiology training initiatives in Cambodia and Laos are underway, supported by comprehensive stakeholder consultations and structured assessments to inform country-specific programs.
• Intermediate Training: The Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training has commenced across Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, following an overwhelming response from applicants.
• One Health Development: Competency mapping workshops are shaping a practical One Health curriculum, integrating human, animal, and environmental health approaches.
• Educator and Mentor Training: Collaborative efforts among partner countries are developing teacher and mentor training modules, strengthening veterinary epidemiology education capacity.
• Regional Consultations: Recent field visits to Indonesia, Cambodia, and Laos are guiding the design of upcoming training programs in Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste.
• Alumni Impact: Introducing our new Impact Story series, featuring Melanie Flores-Pescadilla (Philippines), whose journey from local outbreak response to national policy development showcases the lasting influence of APCOVE training.
• Consortium Collaboration: The ongoing commitment and expertise of our partners, trainers, and participants continue to drive the shared mission of strengthening the animal health workforce across the Asia-Pacific region.

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Together, we continue working towards a healthier, safer, and more resilient future for animals, people, and our shared environment across the Asia-Pacific.