APCOVE Newsletter – September 2025

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

This issue highlights the progress of our collective efforts to strengthen field veterinary epidemiology and One Health capacity across the Asia-Pacific region. From important stakeholder consultations to inspiring alumni stories, this edition reflects the dedication and collaboration of our teams and partners.

Highlights from this edition:

• Country Engagements: Critical stakeholder consultations in Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste are shaping tailored training programs.
• Trainee Progress: Our 2025 cohort of 80 trainees from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines are completing their online training modules and preparing for face-to-face workshops and field projects.
• One Health Milestones: Comprehensive workforce assessments have been completed in the Philippines and Vietnam.
• Educator Development: Co-design teams are creating eLearning modules for veterinary epidemiology educators.
• Celebrating Excellence: Professor Jenny-Ann Toribio has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Kesteven Medal.
• Alumni Impact: An inspiring story from Indonesia’s Isnaniah Bagenda demonstrates the real-world impact of our training programs.
• Team Updates: Meet our three new field coordinators from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, who are strengthening country-level coordination.

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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.