One Health Institute, CVASU

20/02/2026

ওয়ান হেলথ ইনস্টিটিউট, সিভাসু-এর পক্ষ থেকে আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবসে সকল ভাষা শহীদের প্রতি বিনম্র শ্রদ্ধা। 🌺

ভাষাই আমাদের পরিচয়, চেতনা ও সংস্কৃতির ভিত্তি।
নিজ ভাষার মর্যাদা রক্ষা ও মানবকল্যাণে একসাথে এগিয়ে চলি।

২১ ফেব্রুয়ারি — অমর একুশে। 🇧🇩

15/02/2026

Highlights of the OHI MPH 9th Batch Orientation Program...

Date: 15 February 2026
Venue: OHI Conference Room, CVASU

15/02/2026

MPH 9th Batch Orientation

On 15 February 2026, the orientation program for the 9th batch of the Master’s in Public Health (MPH) at the One Health Institute (OHI), CVASU, was held in the OHI Conference Room. The event was attended by fresher new MPH students, the HEAT SP11041 Project team, and OHI members. The program was inaugurated and led by the Institute’s Director, Prof. Dr. MD Ahasanul Hoque, who briefed the students on the first-semester curriculum and class schedule. During the session, the HEAT Project research associate announced that students would have the opportunity to conduct laboratory work at the newly establishing OHI Lab at the CVASU Research and Farm Based Campus, Hathazari. Students shared their expectations for the program, and the session concluded with well-wishes from the adjunct teachers and a group photo.

14/02/2026

Warm Welcome to the MPH 9th Batch! 🎓🌿

The One Health Institute, CVASU warmly welcomes our newly admitted students to the Masters in Public Health (MPH) – 9th Batch.

We are pleased to announce a Freshman Orientation Program to help you get started with your academic journey, meet your mentors, and become familiar with the program and facilities.

📅 Date: 15 February
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Venue: OH Conference Room, 4th Floor, SAQVTH

✨ The session will cover:
🔹 Introduction to the MPH program
🔹 Overview of academic activities
🔹 Important guidelines & facilities
🔹 Meet your faculty & coordinators

📌 All new MPH students are requested to attend.

Let’s begin this journey of learning, leadership, and service together. 🌍
Looking forward to welcoming you all!

14/02/2026

09/02/2026

On February 9, 2026, the Director of the One Health Institute (OHI) at CVASU, Prof. Dr. Md. Ahasanul Hoque, alongside team members of HEAT SP11041, visited the CVASU Research and Farm Based Campus, Hathazari The visit focused on inspecting the OHI laboratory and touring the campus facilities. To mark the commencement of laboratory activities, a new exterior banner and three internal laboratory banners for three lab sections (Integrated Molecular and Microbial Research Lab, Serology Lab, and Genomics and Computational Biology Research Lab) were installed.

During the tour, Mohammed Asif Ahmed, Sub-assistant Engineer (Mechanical) of the Hathazari Campus, provided technical assistance and consulted with the team regarding ongoing engineering renovations for the lab.

05/02/2026

OHI Journal Club Session #10

Speaker: Md. Ersadul Haque (MPH Fellow, OHI, CVASU)
Chair: Dr. উনুসিং মারমা (PhD Fellow, HEAT Project)

The tenth session of the OHI Journal Club was held in the OHI conference room, focusing on the use of medicinal plants as an alternative to conventional antivirals for treating avian influenza infection.

Regular attendees included Kallyan Chakma (Research associate, OHI, CVASU) and Dr Md Jahedul Hasan (MS Fellow in Epidemiology, CVASU). OHI staff and employees provided essential coordination for the event.

27/01/2026

OHI Journal Club Session #9

Speaker: Nuha Bintay Kawshar (MPH Fellow, OHI, CVASU)
Chair: Kallyan Chakma (Research associate, OHI, CVASU)

The ninth session of the OHI Journal Club was held in the OHI conference room, honored by the presence of Prof. Dr. MD Ahasanul Hoque Director of OHI, CVASU. During the session, Nuha, an OHI MPH Fellow, presented her research protocol titled 'Assessment of Public Health Hazards at Live Bird Markets in Chattogram.'

Regular attendees included Dr. Muhammad Abu Shoieb, Mohsin (Research Associate, OHI), Dr. উনুসিং মারমা (PhD Fellow, HEAT Project), Dr. Fatema Jannat Nowsin, Dr. Rakibul Alam Prachurja, Dr. Sayed Shetu Dr. Md. Jahedul Hasan Rocky, and Md. Ershadul Haque. The session also welcomed special participants Dr. Rashed Mahmud Sizer (Research Manager, UKRI-GCRF One Health Poultry Hub), Dr. Chandan Nath (Lab Officer, One Health Project), and Dr. Meherjan Islam (CIRAD Project). OHI staff and employees provided essential coordination for the event.

22/01/2026

OHI Journal Club: Session #8

Topic: Intervention strategies to reduce avian influenza risks in live poultry markets

Speaker: Dr. Fatema Jannat Nowsin (MS in Epidemiology, CVASU)
Chair: Dr. Muhammad Abu Shoieb, Mohsin (Research associate, OHI, HEAT Project, CVASU)

The session convened today in the OHI conference room and was honored by the presence of Prof. Dr. MD Ahasanul Hoque, Director of OHI, CVASU. Other participants included Dr. উনুসিং মারমা (PhD Fellow, HEAT Project, OHI, CVASU), Kallyan Chakma (Research associate, OHI, HEAT Project, CVASU), Nuha Bintay Kawshar (MS Fellow in Public Health, OHI, CVASU), and Md. Ersadul Haque (BSc in Pharmacology, IIUC).

15/01/2026

OHI Journal Club #7

Topic: Mathematics of an Outbreak - SIR Model

Speaker: Dr. Muhammad Abu Shoieb, Mohsin (Research associate, OHI, CVASU)
Chair: Dr. Md Jahedul Hasan Rocky (MS Fellow in Epidemiology, Dept of Medicine and Surgery, CVASU)

The session convened today in the OHI conference room, focused on the Mathematics of an Outbreak, presented by Dr. Muhammad Abu Shoieb, Mohsin. Other participants included Dr. উনুসিং মারমা (PhD Fellow, HEAT Project, OHI, CVASU), Kallyan Chakma (Research associate, OHI, CVASU), Dr. Fatema Jannat Nowsin (MS in Epidemiology, CVASU), Dr. Rakibul Alam Prachurja (MS Fellow in Epidemiology, Dept of Medicine and Surgery, CVASU), and Dr. Sayed Shetu (MS Fellow in Epidemiology, Dept of Medicine and Surgery, CVASU).

Fahim Al Shahariar, Shahariar Jamal, Md Shamim Khan, and Mohammad Billal from the HEAT Project (HEAT-11041), OHI, CVASU, were also involved in management of the session.

The session highlighted the prospect of a mathematical model in controlling avian influenza outbreaks in the country.

13/01/2026

Preparatory Meeting for One Health / AMR Olympiad
A preparatory meeting for the upcoming One Health / AMR Olympiad was held with the members of the OHI Communication Cell, OHYVB, and CVASU Epi Alumni. The meeting aimed to formally announce the proposed program structure and budget to the attendees and to conduct initial planning for the Olympiad.
Key discussion points included:
a. Proposing the initial concept and overall framework of the program
b. Determining the selection criteria for participating institutes and candidates
c. Outlining the mentorship process for guiding participants throughout the program
d. Planning the evaluation and assessment methods to ensure transparency and fairness
The meeting was coordinated by Prof. Dr. Md. Ahasanul Hoque, who formally announced the program, explained the detailed implementation plan to the attendees, and facilitated the discussion. He also collected feedback, suggestions, and ideas from the participants to further refine the structure and ex*****on of the Olympiad.
The meeting served as an important platform for coordination among the collaborating groups and laid the groundwork for organizing a structured and impactful Olympiad that promotes the One Health approach and addresses (AMR).

07/01/2026

Poultry Farmer Training in Biosecurity and ProductionWithin an Evaluation Framework in Bangladesh

This research provides strong empirical evidence on how a structured, evaluation-based training programme can strengthen small- and medium-scale poultry farming in Bangladesh. Conducted across 12 upazilas with 183 broiler and Sonali farmers, the study applied pre- and post-training KAP assessments within the Kirkpatrick evaluation framework to rigorously measure learning outcomes.
The findings reveal significant improvements in farmers’ knowledge and awareness related to day-old chick (DOC) quality assessment, brooding management, vaccination practices, farm biosecurity, disease prevention, and the rational use of antibiotics. Importantly, the training markedly increased understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and clarified the true role of antibiotics—highlighting how misuse in poultry farming directly threatens animal health, human health, and environmental sustainability.
By integrating veterinarians, medical professionals, and interactive pedagogical approaches, the programme reinforced the One Health concept, emphasizing farmers’ critical role in safeguarding public health while maintaining profitable production. While the results confirm that a single intervention can substantially enhance knowledge and attitudes, the study also underscores that sustained behavioural change requires continuous engagement, follow-up communication, and support systems.
Overall, this work demonstrates how science-driven, context-specific training can contribute to safer, more productive, and more sustainable poultry production systems—supporting livelihoods while addressing global challenges such as AMR and zoonotic disease risks.

Published in Veterinary Medicine and Science