Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology

Building capacity of the animal health workforce in Asia Pacific to prevent, detect and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. #OneHealth #Biosecurity

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

📍 APCOVE Study Design Workshop – Indonesia

APCOVE recently delivered the Study Design Workshop for Indonesia’s Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training Program.

Trainees strengthened their study design and analysis skills, refined field project proposals, and received hands-on mentorship to tackle real animal and public health challenges.

Facilitated by A/Prof Navneet Dhand, A/Prof Mieghan Bruce, and Dr Andrew Larkins, together with the APCOVE Indonesia team.

Building stronger field epidemiology capacity and advancing One Health across the Asia–Pacific region. 🌏

#OneHealth #APCOVE #VeterinaryEpi #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #TEPHINET #GOARN

[Navneet Dhand @NDhand]

It was a pleasure to facilitate the workshop alongside my colleagues from @MurdochUni, @mieghanbruce, Andrew Larkins, and our @apcove country partners from Indonesia.

https://t.co/Kudu9S7dG9

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

📍 Happening Now!

APCOVE Study Design Workshop – Malaysia 🇲🇾

Trainees of the Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training Program are refining their field project proposals after completing the online phase.

Led by A/Prof @NDhand , A/Prof @mieghanbruce, and Dr Andrew Larkins (Murdoch Univ), in collaboration with the APCOVE Malaysia team.

Strengthening #FieldEpidemiology & promoting the #OneHealth approach across the Asia–Pacific! 🌏

#APCOVE #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

APCOVE held the introductory session for Competency F: Leadership & Communication on 1 Oct, the start of the last competency in the online phase of our Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training.

65+ trainees joined, led by Prof Jenny-Ann Toribio. 🌱💪

#OneHealth #APCOVE #VeterinaryEpidemiology #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

🌟 APCOVE Quarterly Newsletter – September Edition 🌟

The latest APCOVE Newsletter is out! 🚀
Catch up on our activities, milestones, and an inspiring alumni story showcasing how APCOVE is building field veterinary epidemiology & One Health capacity across Asia Pacific.

📰 Read here: https://t.co/nkgSebMDwu
📬 Subscribe:https://t.co/1q6OVaBEq3

#OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #APCOVE #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

🎯 Fantastic APCOVE interactive session on Competency E: Biosecurity & One Health!

📅 17 Sept 2025 | 👥 75+ trainees across the region

Insights from:
🔹 Dr Michelle Wille – avian influenza, surveillance & preparedness
🔹 Dr Melanie Pescadilla – ASF, rabies & COVID-19 response

👏 Thanks to our MC, Dr Rodel Jonathan Vitor, for moderating so smoothly!

#APCOVE #Biosecurity #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #FieldEpidemiology #PublicHealth #CapacityBuilding #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

🌍✨ Great to host the intro session for Competency E: One Health & Biosecurity on 3 Sept as part of the APCOVE training program.

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ 55+ trainees from 🇮🇩 🇲🇾 🇻🇳 🇵🇭 joined.
🎙️ Led by Prof Marta Hernandez-Jover (CSU), sharing practical insights on biosecurity & One Health collaboration.

💪 Building stronger field epi capacity across the region!

#OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #APCOVE #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

🌍 On #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay (7 Sep), APCOVE celebrates the dedication of field epidemiologists & shares an inspiring Impact Story:

Transforming Animal Health Policy in the Philippines by alumna Melanie Flores-Pescadilla.

👉 Read more:
https://t.co/Cp91i4RUlh

#OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #APCOVE #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

🚀 Diving into Competency D: Risk Assessment & Disease Control!

📅 65+ trainees joined the 30 July session, led by Dr Mieghan Bruce from Murdoch Uni, kicking off the next APCOVE module.

👏 80 trainees from 🇮🇩🇲🇾🇻🇳🇵🇭 are progressing well—building critical skills in field vet epi!

#OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #APCOVE #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

🔍 From 13–17 July, the #APCOVE team was in 🇵🇬 PNG advancing outbreak preparedness through stakeholder consultations.

We worked with NAQIA 🐄, Dept of Health 🏥, Environment 🌿, FAO, WHO & Burnet 🌏 to strengthen One Health coordination.

Grateful to Prof Naomi Cogger, Prof Bruce Gummow & PNG team — Mr Andy Yombo & Dr Ilagi Puana. 🙏

#OneHealth #FieldEpi #GlobalHealth #DFAT #VeterinaryEpidemiology #CapacityBuilding #CentreHealthSec

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

🧠 Insightful discussions at our latest session on Surveillance & Data Analysis (Competency C)!

Huge thanks to
🔹 Dr Khairina Akmar (DVS Malaysia)
🔹 Dr Yuni Yupiana (MoA Indonesia)
for sharing how surveillance data drives disease control & policy.

👏 Moderated by Dea Dwi Novita
#OneHealth #FieldEpi #VeterinaryEpidemiology #PublicHealth #DFAT #CapacityBuilding #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC #CentreHealthSec

[Australia's Ambassador for Global Health @AmbGlobalHealth]

Australia’s building new partnerships to strengthen our shared regional #healthsecurity. With @APCOVE, @MenziesResearch & @MedicinesDev, we’re supporting countries to strengthen #OneHealth monitoring, prevent outbreaks, and develop new treatments for neglected tropical diseases.

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

📊 Kicking off Competency C: Surveillance & Data Analysis with 80 trainees from 🇮🇩🇲🇾🇻🇳🇵🇭!

The 2 July intro session, led by Dr Charles Caraguel, was engaging & insightful—making complex ideas clear & practical.

Let the learning continue! 🌏🐾

#OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #APCOVE #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

📢 The 3rd edition of the APCOVE Quarterly Newsletter is out now!

Catch up on the latest updates, milestones, and an inspiring impact story from one of our alumni strengthening veterinary epidemiology in the Asia-Pacific 🌏🦠

📰 Read: https://t.co/WKdAPJMTnM
📬 Subscribe: https://t.co/0z9SMd6ODW

#APCOVE #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #AsiaPacific #PublicHealth #DFAT #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC #CentreHealthSec

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

📢 Prof Joerg Henning, APCOVE Activity 1 Lead, presented at the Asia-Pacific Wildlife Health Workshop 2025 in Japan 🇯🇵!

His talk on integrating field epi training with wildlife health highlighted APCOVE’s role in strengthening One Health & preparing for zoonotic threats 🌏🦠

#APCOVE #OneHealth #WildlifeHealth #Zoonoses #VeterinaryEpidemiology #FieldEpidemiology #AsiaPacific #Kagoshima #CapacityBuilding

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

📢 What an insightful and engaging interactive session on Outbreak Investigation and Response with 75+ APCOVE trainees!

We were honoured to hear from:
🔹 Dr Pawin Padungtod (FAO) – sharing lessons from 15+ yrs in One Health & outbreak response
🔹 Dr Carolyn Benigno (PHILVET) – inspiring with decades of leadership in disease control & training

🎙️ Expertly moderated by Dr Simon Firestone (UniMelb), who kept the session focused and dynamic.
Thank you to all who joined and engaged! 👏

#APCOVE #OutbreakInvestigation #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #FieldEpidemiology #PublicHealth #CapacityBuilding #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

📍 APCOVE Visit to Laos | 29–31 May 2025

APCOVE team members visited Laos to assess stakeholder capacity and plan tailored training on outbreak investigation & simulation exercises.
Led by Prof Joerg Henning & Dr Vannaphone Puthana, this activity supports regional readiness for disease response.

Grateful to Prof Marta Hernandez-Jover, Dr Andy McFadden, & Dr Shukriti Sharma for their support in building resilient health systems. 🤝🦠

#APCOVE #Laos #OneHealth #OutbreakInvestigation #FieldEpidemiology #CapacityBuilding #RegionalCollaboration #VeterinaryEpidemiology #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

Inspiring session with APCOVE trainees & two leaders in #VeterinaryEpidemiology & #OneHealth! 🌍🐄
Huge thanks to Dr Guy Weerasinghe & Prof Dirk Pfeiffer for sharing insights on biosecurity, One Health & the power of interdisciplinary collaboration.🙌
#APCOVE #Biosecurity #PublicHealth

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

🇮🇩 Stakeholder Consultation – Indonesia (20–25 April 2025)

APCOVE, led by Prof Jenny-Ann Toribio & Director @NDhand, met with key partners in Indonesia to discuss priorities for strengthening the National Veterinary Services.

Grateful to DGLAHS, UGM, & Team Indonesia for their support!

#APCOVE #VeterinaryEpidemiology #OneHealth #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC

[Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology @apcove]

🎉 Congratulations to the 80 selected candidates for the APCOVE Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome 20 candidates each from Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines to the APCOVE family! 🌏

This was a highly competitive round with 500+ applications. Huge thanks to all who applied and to our dedicated country teams for leading a fair selection process. 🙌

To those not selected – your interest is truly appreciated. Please stay connected for future opportunities!

#APCOVE #OneHealth #VeterinaryEpidemiology #PublicHealth #AsiaPacific #DFAT #CentreHealthSec #TEPHINET #GOARN #CDC