TRUNG TÂM NGHIÊN CỨU Y TẾ CÔNG CỘNG VÀ HỆ SINH THÁI
CENTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND ECOSYSTEM RESEARCH
CENPHER
The Malaysia One Health University Network (MyOHUN) invited more than 20 participants from the Southeast Asian One Health University Network (SEAOHUN)to a regional workshop, funded by USAID-RESPOND program, on diagnosis and profiling of Leptospirosis, held on 4-7 February 2014, at Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside Hotel and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia.
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Content of the workshop included presentations of experts on the leptospirosis situation in the Asia-Pacific Region, current research and advances in the control of leptospirosis in humans and animals, application of mathematical transmission modeling to leptospirosis research and control, how to carry out leptospirosis research using the One Health model. In addition, discussion and information on epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention and control strategies of Leptospirosis in each country were shared. Lastly, all participants also had an opportunity to visit the diagnostic laboratory for leptospirosis at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, and to learn methods for evaluation of test accuracy via lecture and computer exercise.
Overall, the workshop was well planned and organized. Participants feel that they have gained useful information and knowledge on leptospirosis from the workshop. This opportunity has brought us new ideas to set up research in the near future and strengthen co-operation between One Health university networks.
Participants at the workshop