Zuhra Aman is the MEAL Advisor at Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord.
Zuhra is an international development professional with a track record in development and humanitarian sectors. She has significant experience in women empowerment, gender equality, child protection, poverty alleviation, and disaster risk reduction and management. Zuhra has over 10 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning, grants/program management, and Results Based Management. She has significant experience working with international institutional donors and funding agencies.
Zuhra holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Public Policy and Administration, complemented by a postgraduate diploma in Development Leadership from Saint Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. She has a diploma in Program Management and Leadership from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
Zuhra has worked as co-chairperson for the South Asian Initiative to End Violence Against Children part of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), and has also served as a board member for different development organizations. She has represented many forums internationally.
This article explores the diverse and often underrecognized roles of veterinarians within a One Health framework, highlighting how their work in animal health, food safety, wildlife conservation, and climate adaptation strengthens communities, safeguards ecosystems, and supports global health resilience.
This article examines the vital role of veterinarians in immunization and disease prevention, highlighting how VWB’s One Health approach — through vaccination campaigns, CAHW training, and real-time disease surveillance — protects public health, supports farmer livelihoods, and strengthens animal health systems in vulnerable communities.
In remote areas, like the far North, dog bites are more prevalent. This Dog Bite Prevention Week, we're raising awareness about how reading dog body language and improving access to veterinary care can reduce bites—and prevent the spread of diseases like rabies.
