Veterinary Public Health Journal International Veterinary Students’ Association, Standing Committee on One Health (IVSA SCOH) ISSUE 4, June 2015
Editor Sarah Krones DVM/MPH Candidate, Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (USA) Chair, IVSA Standing Committee on One Health, 2014-15 publichealth@ivsa.org
SCOH Team, 2014-2015
Welcome to the 4th issue of the VPHJ! We are pleased to share some of the articles, photos, campaigns, and information we’ve created this year so far. We hope you use this journal edition and the links within, and share it widely!
this issue Forging Interdisciplinary Collaborations—One Health Workshop P.2 Stop TB Day, March 2015 P.3 IVSA SCOH Monthly Public Health Bulletin—Ebola in the animal population P.4 IVSA SCOH Monthly public Health Bulletin—Highly pathogenic avian influenza P.5 Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness P.6 Global One Health Challenge P.8 LoVPHOs, upcoming events, and internships P.9
Kari Chesney – IVSA SAVMA, Communications Micael Costa –IVSA Portugal, Regional Coordinator Laurel Eckstrand –IVSA SAVMA, Publications Farah Jalel –IVSA Tunisia, Project Manager Aqil Jeenah – IVSA South Africa, Project Manager Jungmin Kim – IVSA South Korea, Regional Coordinator Yuvraj Panth –IVSA Nepal, Publications Christopher Robinette – IVSA SAVMA, Communications Kasia Szymanska –IVSA Ireland, Publications
Forging Interdisciplinary Collaborations One Health Workshop, Istanbul, 2015. Written by Kasia Szymanska, IVSA SCOH Publications Team Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to for-
Also joining students at the
malize their multidisciplinary col-
workshop was Dr. Anna Fahri-
laboration, in August 2014, the
on, a Veterinarian, and the
International Federation of Medi-
Technical Officer for Neglect-
cal Students’ Associations (IFMSA)
ed Zoonotic Diseases at the
and IVSA joined forces to develop
World Health Organization.
a 3-day One Health Workshop to
Dr. Rosie Burton, an infec-
be held at the March Pre-General
tious disease specialist and
Assembly (GA) of the annual
Physician for Médecins Sans
IFMSA Meeting.
Frontières, shared her experiences workthere were learning opportunities for every-
ing with Ebola on the frontlines on the
The IFMSA Pre-GA was held in Istanbul, and
one. To start off, the similarities between the
epidemic via a webinar.
attracted almost 300 participants from
medical and veterinary profession were
around the world. The One Health Workshop
showcased in a presentation called “Do you
participants came from South America, Asia,
have that too?” After introductory ground-
Africa, and Europe. It took months of plan-
work was laid, a variety of one-health appli-
ning on the part of IVSA Chair, Sarah Krones,
cations was presented from the benefits of
Antimicrobial Resistance Day Project Manag-
translational research, food-safety, the link
er, Aqil Jeeneh, and Publications Team Mem-
between human and animal abuse, as well
ber, Kasia Szymasnka and well as Standing
as antimicrobial resistance, just to name a
To conclude the workshop, local medical
few topics.
and veterinary students were invited, and with the help of participants, possible
Arthur Mello, the Liaison Officer for Public
collaborations and opportunities for one
Health Issues at IFMSA, spoke about the
health at the local level were discussed. It
Global One Health Challenge, a collaboration
will be interesting to see how each partic-
between IFMSA, IVSA and the Global Alliance
ipant will use the information they gained
for Rabies Control to bring awareness to
from the workshop and help to foster
rabies control. Kornelija Maceviciute, the
interdisciplinary collaboration in their
Committee on Public Health, IFMSA, Direc-
Liaison Officer to Student Organizations at
communities.
tor, Skander Essafi to arrange a full schedule
IFMSA, spoke on the World Healthcare Stu-
of events.
dents’ Symposium (WHSS), which is the biggest international event for students in
Participants to the workshop came with var-
healthcare and comprises 300 students of
ying level of experience in One Health, but
medicine, pharmacy, nursing, chiropractic
through a range of interactive sessions, in-
and other healthcare professions that meet
cluding a mock-disease outbreak simulation,
in a worldwide student congress held every
external guest-speakers, and presentations,
two years.
Stop TB Day March 2015
This campaign was the first collaboration between IVSA, IPSF, and IFMSA. Worldwide, 22 teams in 18 countries participated: Algeria, Bulgaria, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Nepal, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Sudan, and Sweden. The 2015 Stop TB Day Informational
Organizational goals:
Toolkit was designed and published by Laural Eckstrand, IVSA SCOH Publications Team. http://issuu.com/scoh/
Together, we will not only edu-
docs/2015_stop_tb_day_--
cate, but build strong bonds
_info_toolkit
between the professions.
Create a specific plan for Promotional Tuberculosis Awareness
collaboration between veteri-
Video - https://youtu.be/lnUlF98mrlA
nary, medical, and pharmaceutical students to be used now and in future campaigns
Increase knowledge of TB as a currently neglected infectious disease, affecting humans and animals.
Use the Stop TB Partnership 2014 focus on multidrug resistant TB to influence our need for multidisciplinary action. An Events Booklet and information for next year will be coming soon!
IVSA SCOH monthly public health bulletin Find it on facebook.com/thescoh. By Kari Chesney, IVSA SCOH Communications Team
IVSA SCOH monthly public health bulletin Find it on facebook.com/thescoh. By Kari Chesney, IVSA SCOH Communications Team
Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Recent research has shown that bacteria
port on Surveillance 2014 states, “The pipe-
isolated from a soldier who died in WW1
line for the development of new antimicrobi-
was in fact a superbug resistant to penicillin
al drugs is now virtually empty.” In fact, only
and other antibiotics.
Antimicrobial re-
one new class of antibiotics has been devel-
sistance like this is a natural phenomenon.
oped during the past 30 years, and certain
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when
microorganisms have developed resistance
microorganisms have an internal error in
against all antibiotics currently available.
replication or when the traits for resistance are exchanged between the organisms. The misuse of antimicrobials can also accelerate the development of resistance.
This paints a bleak picture, but there is hope. The International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) and the International Veterinary Students’ Association (IVSA) have
This is a complex problem driven by many interconnected factors. Single, isolated interventions might have little impact.
Coordinated action is re-
quired to minimize emergence and spread of AMR. Through the first ever collaborative project of IVSA/IPSF for AMR Day 2014, students shared their views on possible ways to halt the spread. Throughout the activities of IVSA/IPSF AMR Day 2014, students, as the future of veterinary and pharmaceutical pro-
AMR is a threat because our ability to cure
come together to promote the responsible
common infectious diseases will be reduced,
use of antimicrobials in animals and humans
leading to the need for stronger medication
and to highlight the role these two profes-
or even the inability to cure diseases. For
sions play in advancing health around the
example, according to the WHO, in 2012
world. As future professionals, we have the
alone there were about 450,000 new cases
responsibility to ensure that the conditions
of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
There
that lead to AMR are controlled. Interpro-
are already 10 countries where last resort
fessional collaboration is of great importance
treatment for gonorrhea (third-generation
to change the landscape of AMR. The role of
cephalosporins) has failed.
Resistance has
pharmacists is to speak out when there is an
Use antibiotics only when pre-
also been a concern with malaria, HIV, and
over-prescription of certain drugs. Veteri-
scribed by a certified health profes-
influenza. As a direct result of AMR, we see
narians and medical doctors should critically
sional
an increase in mortality from previously
consider the use of antibiotics and base the
Complete
treatable diseases, control of infectious dis-
decision on detection of the microorganism
course, even if you or your pet start
eases becomes more complicated, and
whenever possible.
to feel better
health care costs increase. In addition, the WHO Amtimicrobial Resistance Global Re-
Health professionals can tackle resistance:
fessions, spoke out and shared their views. It’s up to us as the future to advance knowledge through research, learn to be conscientious health practitioners, and share information about the dangers of AMR. The public can tackle resistance:
the
full
treatment
Never share antimicrobial drugs or use leftover prescriptions
Policymakers, scientists, and industry can tackle resistance:
Spread awareness by educating the public that AMR is a serious threat to future generations’ health
Try to diagnose a patient with culture and sensitivity testing before giving drugs
Rationally prescribe drugs and consider supportive care and as alternative when appropriate
Have pharmacists intervene to prevent inaccurate prescription
Ensure that medicine regulatory bodies closely monitor antibiotic utilization
Follow correct hygiene guidelines when dealing with human and animal patients
Foster innovative development of vaccines, diagnostics, and treatment
Use combination drugs that complement each other
Use antimicrobial agents in hot spot areas of hospitals
Promote cooperation and information sharing between stakeholders
Strengthen infection control and prevention policies
Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness
Antimicrobial resistance cannot be handled by one or the other profession: rather, a multiprofessional approach along with the help of governments and civil society is needed to put AMR down!
Campaign materials and article by: Aqil Jeenah, IVSA SCOH Project Manager; Bรกrbara Villela, IPSF Chairperson of Public Health; Lara-Turiya Seitz, IPSF Medicine Awareness Coordinator; and many others
Global Alliance for Rabies Control See more information about this amazing partner and their programs, including an article about the Challenge, at: http://rabiesalliance.org/ media/news/grenada-team-winsglobal-one-healthchallenge#sthash.EYPfG5PN.dpuf
Global One Health Challenge World Rabies Day competition, September
One Health Challenge winners attend Glob-
2014
al One Health conference
The first Global One Health Challenge, a
A team of veterinary and medical students
competition for veterinary and medical stu-
from St George’s University, Grenada, partic-
dents all over the world, was organized by
ipated in the World Medical Associa-
the International Federation of Medical Stu-
World Veterinary Association Global Confer-
dents’ Association, the International Veteri-
ence on One Health in Madrid, Spain, May
nary Students’ Association and the Global
21-22, 2015.
Alliance for Rabies Control on the occasion of the 8th annual World Rabies Day on Sep-
The trip, funded by World Animal
tember 28th, 2014.
Protection, was the award for winning the first Global One Health Challenge,
Our goals for this project were to:
Increase visibility and awareness of the roles of veterinarians and physicians in
Winning Team
rabies prevention
Increase local public awareness of rabies prevention
Encourage involvement of medical and veterinary universities on World Rabies Day
Build relationships between medical and veterinary students and their communities
St. George’s University, Grenada Tackling Rabies: One Island at a Time https://youtu.be/ WMEFeA1srRA
All 28 inspiring entries from 17 countries across the world can be viewed as a slideshow: https:// www.youtube.com/watch? v=SUk6OF-_x34
The Events Booklet will be coming soon!
If you are interested in One Health: 1. Be your chapter’s LoVPHO! What should a LoVPHO do?
2. Join the Facebook page! 3. Run for SCOH next term! 4. Write an article for the VPH Journal! 5. Plan an activity for World Rabies Day, September 2015. More information coming soon.
Veterinary Public Health Journal Issue 4, June 2015
Upcoming Events IVSA 64th Congress, July/August 2015, Cluj-Napoca, Romania 6th World Healthcare Students’ Symposium, 17-22 November 2015, Skopje, Macedonia
Internships FAO Internship Programme: http://www.fao.org/employment/current-vacancies/opportunities-forstudents-and-young-graduates/internship-programme/en/ Wildlife Institute Externships: http://www.wildlife-institute.com/courses/
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