Happy One Health Day 2025 from the One Health Commission (OHC) https://conta.cc/4qErNGL ............... The OHC continues to lead these activities in support of the international One Health community (to mention a few): ............ One Health Awareness Month in January https://tinyurl.com/OH-OH-Awareness ..............Monthly issues of the international One Health Happenings Newsletter https://tinyurl.com/OHC-OH-Happening ................... Hosting and Expanding the Who’s Who in One Health Organizations webpages https://tinyurl.com/OHC-WW .................

The One Health Program 2025, organized by the One Health SKUAST-K team in collaboration with the Divisions of Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology and Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology, is a month-long initiative celebrating One Health Day. The program aims to raise awareness about the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health through engaging academic and outreach activities. Highlights include an AMR panel discussion, school awareness drives, a zoonoses camp, and competitions such as quiz, photography, and essay writing.

As the December holidays approach, the South African public and travelers are warned about rabies in dogs, Cape fur seals and other mammals in South Africa. Rabies is endemic in South Africa and has recently been confirmed in the Cape fur seal population. This virus poses a risk to both animals and humans, as rabies can spread through bites, scratches or contact with infected saliva. As we enter the festive season, let’s ensure that everyone can enjoy the coast safely by staying informed and taking precautionary steps.