APCOVE Newsletter – Q3 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of the APCOVE Quarterly Newsletter!

In this edition, we celebrate World Field Epidemiology Day 2026 by recognising the contributions of our trainees and mentors working to strengthen animal health systems across the region. We share the continued progress and impact of APCOVE Phase II training activities, including the achievements of the 38 Intermediate Field Epidemiology trainees as they near the completion of their research projects, and acknowledge to the contributions of our APCOVE colleagues.

Highlights from this edition:

• Applied Field Epidemiology Training: Field research projects are underway in Timor-Leste, while preparations have been completed for a research workshop in Papua New Guinea and upcoming tabletop simulation exercises in Cambodia and Laos to strengthen outbreak preparedness.
• Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training: Thirty-eight trainees across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam have completed their fieldwork and are finalising reports on priority animal health challenges, with selected trainees preparing manuscripts for publication at a writing bootcamp in Bali.
• One Health Training: Development of face-to-face training modules is nearing completion, with preparations underway for Applied One Health workshops in Vietnam and Indonesia in 2027.
• Teacher and Mentor Training: The training program has commenced with 20 participants from eight countries and will continue through April 2027, supported by a new regional community of practice for veterinary epidemiology educators and mentors.
• GEDSI: APCOVE continues to integrate Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion principles across its training activities, with specialist GEDSI training planned for upcoming regional workshops.
• World Field Epidemiology Day 2026: APCOVE celebrates the contributions of trainees working on surveillance, outbreak investigation, vaccination and animal health research projects.
• Impact Story: Indonesian veterinarian and APCOVE alumna, Isnaniah Bagenda, shares their journey from trainee to mentor and how field epidemiology training has strengthened disease control efforts in her community.
• Celebrating Success: Congratulations to APCOVE alum, Moh. Mutoyib on receiving an Australia Awards Scholarship, and thank you to Dea D Novita and the APCOVE Indonesia team for coordinating the upcoming Manuscript Writing Bootcamp.
• Regional Engagement: APCOVE welcomed a visiting delegation from Jeonbuk State Government, Republic of Korea.

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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.