In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, guest host Dr. Julia Zammit sits down with Dr. Glen Cousquer for a deeply reflective conversation on awareness based systems change, One Health justice, and what it means to move from thinking about connection to truly practicing relational health.Together, they explore how language shapes the way we see the world, why outdoor and place based learning matters in health sciences, and how the shift from interdependence to intradependence can deepen our understanding of people, animals, ecosystems, and the more than human world.Dr. Cousquer invites us to look beyond narrow frameworks and fixed categories. From rivers and badger sets to veterinary campuses and biodiversity, this conversation asks what becomes possible when we bring more presence, humility, and reflexivity into One Health work.This episode is for anyone working in veterinary medicine, public health, conservation, education, environmental justice, or systems change who is ready to sit with deeper questions about care, responsibility, and the future we are shaping together.

In this special 50th episode celebration of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon and Dr. Julia Zammit turn the mic toward each other for a candid conversation about the journey so far, the guests who have shaped the show, and the future they hope to keep building together.They reflect on what continues to draw them to One Health, from community-based data and wildlife epidemiology to agriculture, gender equity, education, and breaking down silos through real human connection. Along the way, they share what they have learned from their guests, what they are reading, what keeps them grounded in this work, and why this community matters so deeply.We’re celebrating 50 episodes, but what really stands out is the community around this work. It’s the people connecting ideas across disciplines, the researchers and practitioners doing thoughtful work, and the educators and advocates showing up with real heart, all of it in service of a stronger future for the next generation.Here’s to 50 episodes, and to the next 50!

In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon sits down with Adam Schaefer, a One Health epidemiologist whose career has taken him everywhere from hospital infectious disease work to marine mammal health assessments, shark sampling, necropsy labs, conservation, and multidisciplinary public health research. Adam brings a rare blend of epidemiology, project management, and research leadership to the conversation, offering a practical look at what it means to do One Health in ways that are collaborative, strategic, and deeply grounded in real communities.Together, they explore how sentinel species can help us detect risks before they fully surface in human populations, why environmental data deserves more attention in One Health work, and what it takes to translate complex science into action. Adam shares powerful examples from his work tracing environmental exposures across wildlife, waterways, food systems, and human health, showing how the most meaningful solutions often emerge when the right disciplines and communities are at the same table.This conversation is a thoughtful reminder that One Health works best when we build trust, connect silos, and stay curious enough to see patterns others might miss. If your work centers on public health and epidemiology, environmental health, conservation, data with community in mind, or the future of cross-sector collaboration, this is an episode you will want to hear.

What if one of the most powerful tools for tackling antimicrobial resistance, food insecurity, and even climate pressure starts with animal vaccination?In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Julia Zammit sits down with Dr. Flavie Vial to explore how animal health shapes the future of human health, ecosystem resilience, and global development.From rabies prevention and dog vaccination campaigns to livestock health, antibiotic use, emissions, and the urgent need to invest upstream in prevention, this conversation brings One Health into sharp focus.Dr. Vial shares why vaccines matter far beyond disease control, how better animal health systems can reduce antimicrobial use, and why the real challenge is no longer knowing what works. It is having the courage and coordination to fund, build, and sustain the systems that do.In this episode, we explore:• why vaccinating animals can help reduce antimicrobial resistance• what rabies teaches us about prevention, coordination, and political will• how animal health connects to food security and climate outcomes• where global investment is most needed to strengthen One Health in practiceThis is a grounded and timely conversation for anyone working across public health, veterinary medicine, wildlife, food systems, or environmental change.

In this week’s One Health Wednesdays, host Dr. Ginger Dixon sits down with Sonmani Choudhary of Heifer International to talk about what One Health looks like when it moves from a policy idea into everyday practice.Sonmani shares how her team in Bihar, India is supporting more than 𝟳𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 through goats, sustainable agriculture, and a community-led model that connects animal health, household resilience, and ecosystem care. You’ll hear about their Farmer Field School Plus approach, why women’s leadership is central to lasting change, and what gets missed when systems operate in silos, from vaccine access to data that never reaches the people who need it most.In this episode, we explore:* How healthy herds can strengthen livelihoods and local food systems* Why markets and economics belong in One Health conversations* What community-owned data could unlock for faster, smarter decisions* A bold vision for “One Health microsystems” that reduce poverty and build climate resilience.If Sonmani’s work sparks something for you, contact her here at [email protected] and follow Heifer International’s Passing Gifts team as they scale sustainable livelihood development in Bihar, expand Farmer Field School Plus, launch more goat-focused field schools that double as incubation hubs, and grow women-led farmer-producer organizations that build real market power at the ground level.

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Agronomist Thomas Lecomte joins Dr. Julia Zammit to explore how regenerative farming connects soil health, food systems, and human well-being. From managing vast cattle ranches in Africa to consulting on agroecological projects across Latin America, Thomas shares practical insights into restoring land and the deeper impact that has on our health.

This week on One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Chanchal Bhattacharya joins us from India to talk about what it really looks like to operationalize One Health across scale, season, and sector. With decades of experience in veterinary public health and cross-sector collaboration, he shares field-tested insights: from strengthening antimicrobial stewardship in backyard poultry to designing solar-powered cold chains for rural vaccine storage.We explore what makes One Health work in communities with dense human-livestock cohabitation, where public health depends as much on data as it does on trust, infrastructure, and adaptation.This is an episode about making One Health not just a framework, but a function.

This episode of One Health Wednesdays, hosted by Dr. Ginger Dixon with guest host Dr. Julia Zammit, features a dynamic group discussion on frameworks and gender equity in One Health. The conversation highlights the work of the Network for Ecohealth and One Health (NEOH) and its Gender Working Group, which has been advancing equity-focused approaches to public health, sustainability, and systems change for over a decade.Panelists include Dr. Julie Garnier, Dr. Evan Griffith, Elena Boriani, Dr. Brigitte Banyole, Carla Berger, and Dr. Sara Savic, each bringing expertise spanning veterinary medicine, anthropology, chemistry, and international development. Together they unpack the importance of mainstreaming gender equity into One Health practices, from global action plans to local community resilience.The discussion explores key milestones such as the One Health Evaluation Handbook, the newly released open-access textbook on One Health competencies, and the groundbreaking gender-responsive implementation guide for national One Health action plans.Tune in to learn how equity-focused frameworks are reshaping the future of One Health collaboration worldwide.Explore More about NEOH:🌐 NEOH resources and membership: https://neoh.network 📘 Open-access textbook: https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/10.1079/9781800623002.0000 ⁠💼 LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/company/107974566/admin/dashboard/ ▶️ YouTube webinars: https://www.youtube.com/@neoh-ecohealthint.europech5439

In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon speaks with Dr. Ife Akanbi, a public health veterinarian, lecturer, and rabies educator from Nigeria. Dr. Akanbi shares how she integrates community engagement, vaccination programs, and policy advocacy into a systems-based approach to rabies prevention.Her work reaches dog owners, hunters, school children, market traders, and healthcare workers, adapting education and intervention strategies to cultural contexts. She addresses challenges such as mistrust, limited vaccine access, and traditional practices that increase rabies risk. Initiatives like mobile vaccination clinics, the Zero Rabies app, and youth engagement programs help bridge gaps between policy, community needs, and available resources.Dr. Akanbi’s vision focuses on strengthening laws for responsible dog ownership, improving vaccine distribution systems, and fostering collaboration between animal, human, and environmental health sectors to reduce rabies cases and strengthen One Health systems.🎧 Listen now to hear how coordinated systems and culturally informed strategies can save lives.We’ll add these links to the show notes for reference.So Sad! She lost Her First Son to Rabieshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/ifeoluwapo-akanbi-7568a9101_worldrabiesday-endrabiesnow-onehealth4all-activity-7113262281471275008-K2f8?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAABnwWvIBqgUI5KTrqt3Z3uegvp5XIb0Ug7YA Nursing Mother Dies of Rabies Shortly after Delivering her Babyhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/ifeoluwapo-akanbi-7568a9101_rabies-rages-lets-join-forces-to-combat-activity-7279833134433529856-pg6w?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAABnwWvIBqgUI5KTrqt3Z3uegvp5XIb0Ug7YRabies Education for Childrenhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/ifeoluwapo-akanbi-7568a9101_rabiesawareness-publichealtheducation-healthcommunication-activity-7320816245207887872-V0ZQ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAABnwWvIBqgUI5KTrqt3Z3uegvp5XIb0Ug7YSaving Lives with Rabies Vaccinehttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/ifeoluwapo-akanbi-7568a9101_worldimmunizationweek-worldimmunizationweek2025-activity-7325081481121267712-Q50U?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAABnwWvIBqgUI5KTrqt3Z3uegvp5XIb0Ug7YAntimicrobial Resistance Club launchhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/ifeoluwapo-akanbi-7568a9101_antimicrobialresistance-amr-antimicrobialstewardship-activity-7334156114135035904-U7_t?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAABnwWvIBqgUI5KTrqt3Z3uegvp5XIb0Ug7YAntimicrobial Resistance Awareness Campaignhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/ifeoluwapo-akanbi-7568a9101_fcahptib61stanniversary-amr-amu-activity-7313339491342020610-YOFr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAABnwWvIBqgUI5KTrqt3Z3uegvp5XIb0Ug7Y