What is One Health ?
The World Health Organisation and Centre for Disease Control have identified zoonotic infections as a risk to human health as highlighted by diseases such as Ebola, SARS H5N1, COVID 19 and many more. The concept of One Health is an acknowledgement of the interplay between human, animal and environmental health. A One Health network is currently encouraging dialogue and collaboration between the three health areas worldwide. This is your opportunity to learn and gain experience in the One Health field.
Programme Information
This module consists of a 14-day intensive field course run in Penang and the Temenggor Lake basin which hosts one of the oldest rainforests in the world. This module will expose the participants to a unique and fruitful synergy of traditionally separate disciplines of environmental, animal health and human health. This will show the participants the importance of collaboration in solving intractable human- animal-environment problems and give the participants the understanding and knowledge to work with other disciplines.
The course is designed to field-focus and introduce participants to the central components and conceptual frameworks that underlie and unify the three disciplines. The unit goals & learning outcomes are aimed at instilling in participants an appreciation of interdisciplinary nature of ecosystem, animal and human health and giving participants the tools to work in cross-disciplinary fields.
Outcome
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Understand basic epidemiology in relation to doing research in aboriginal communities. | |
To understand the impacts of ecosystems on human and animal health. |
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Understand the burden of vector-borne diseases in the communities living in the forests. | |
Interpret animal health surveillance data and devise control interventions. |
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Understand the chain of disease transmission and how to prevent and control zoonotic diseases. | |
Investigate outbreaks of food or water-borne diseases. |
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Risk communication |
Course Content and Teaching Methods
Participants will stay on a houseboat or equal during the field training in Temengor Lake.
Lectures
Workshops
Field Works
Setting up camera traps
Case Studies
Communication Skills
Who Should Attend
Professionals and students from but not limited to the fields of medicine, veterinary, wildlife, allied health science, environmental science, conservation biology, anthropology, population health, environmental science, agricultural science, natural resource management, health science, human geography, etc.
Individuals with an interest in ecology, animal and human health, aboriginal communities, etc. are also encouraged to attend.
Students who are pondering in pursuing fields mentioned above are also encouraged to participate in this unique Field Training.
Certificates
Participants who complete the module will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Upon completion of reports, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Dates
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2 July 2025 – 15 July 2025 |
Location
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Penang and Temenggor Lake Basin, Perak, Malaysia |
Fees
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Fee USD 1,400 |
Contact Us
Please contact rashid@rumc.edu.my and yanie@rumc.edu.my for any inquiries.