Poultry and Possibility in Ukraine: Rethinking Aid in Protracted Crises
In this op-ed, VWB's Executive Director, Charmaine Brett, discusses how poultry farming is helping to build sustainable recovery for families in Ukraine.
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Poultry, Prevention, and Progress: How Community Animal Health Worker Training is Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
This article examines the crucial role of Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), highlighting the 6 key training focus areas as identified by a CAHW Training Manual on AMR in Poultry by VSF Germany.
Ask an Expert: "How do you imagine the future of veterinary care in the far North?" with Dr. Doug Doyle-Baker
In this edition of 'Ask an Expert', we chatted with Dr. Doug Doyle-Baker (DVM), a practicing veterinarian in Toronto, Ontario, who this past spring spent time volunteering with VWB's Northern Animal Health Initiative (NAHI) in the Northwest Territories.
The Rise of Rabies in Ukraine: A hidden consequence of war
Thousands of stray animals, many of which were previously cared for by animal welfare groups, individuals, or shelters, are now going unvaccinated – creating dangerous situations for people who encounter them. It’s estimated that over one million dogs in Ukraine are homeless – many living in frontline areas that are increasingly difficult for animal health providers to visit.
Building Resilience: VWB Vaccinates Over 57,000 Livestock in South Sudan
In partnership with Action Against Hunger USA, VWB recently completed a 14-day vaccination campaign in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan, vaccinating over 57,000 livestock and empowering communities.
Ask an Expert: "What's it like running an animal shelter in Ukraine?" with Iryna Podvoyska
Our latest expert is Iryna Podvoyska, manager of the Patron Pet Center in Ukraine — one of VWB's on-the-ground partners. Originally a veterinarian from Kharkiv — which has become a frontline area — Iryna has since relocated to Kyiv where the Center was officially launched in 2023.
Mpox: A Global Health Challenge and the Case for a One Health Approach
This article provides an overview of the current Mpox outbreak in the DRC, detailing what Mpox is, how it spreads, prevention strategies, and the critical role of human-animal-environment interactions in the spread and management of zoonotic diseases like Mpox.
Health, Hope and Humanitarianism: A Conversation with Taban Kaps Robert, Program Manager, South Sudan
In recognition of World Humanitarian Day, we sat down with Taban Kaps Robert, our Program Manager in South Sudan, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of humanitarian work in one of the world’s most complex environments.
One Health, One World: The Interconnectedness of Animals and Humans
VWB's Danielle Legault shares her research and findings on how animals help shape human lives and communities.
Avian Influenza Overview: What You Need to Know and Where to Learn More
In this article, wildlife health specialist and VWB/VSF Board Member, Jolene Giancinti (BHSc, DVM, PhD) answers common questions and reviews best practices around Avian Influenza Viruses (AIVs). The goal is to provide you with a technical overview and spark your interest in learning more.
