This paper evaluated these students’ readiness to guide diabetes management devices. The results indicated that, despite students’ confidence in their counseling skills, their actual knowledge about these devices was insufficient. Notably, an increase in course hours correlated with enhanced perceived counseling abilities, suggesting a need to reassess the BS Pharmacy curriculum in the Philippines.
This chapter of the book, India and Southeast Asia in a Changing World, examines how India’s Act East Policy (AEP), initially implemented from 2014–2019 to strengthen ties with Southeast Asia, adapted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through the emergence of vaccine diplomacy. With Southeast Asian nations identified as key partners, the chapter explores how vaccine diplomacy became a strategic tool for advancing AEP objectives during the global health crisis. It provides a detailed review structured in three parts: first, analyzing the strategic importance of Southeast Asia within India’s vaccine diplomacy efforts; second, outlining the specific modalities through which India implemented this approach; and third, assessing the impact of these efforts on the broader implementation and future trajectory of AEP in the region. This comprehensive analysis sheds light on how health diplomacy reshaped regional engagement during a critical period.
We join the Geneva Environment Network’s High-Level 25th Anniversary celebration on January 20, 2025, at the International Environment House in Geneva, coordinating the cluster on “Advancing the One Health Approach” to highlight the impact of multilateralism and international Geneva.
The One Health approach recognizes the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health, making it indispensable for addressing global challenges. From zoonotic diseases and food security to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), pollution, and climate change, One Health is a unifying framework for tackling our world’s most pressing issues.
The Role of the Geneva Environment Network
The Geneva Environment Network plays a vital role in addressing the environmental drivers of health crises and advancing One Health principles. Its work highlights how climate change, pollution mitigation, and biodiversity loss influence global health and demonstrates innovative strategies for addressing these challenges.
These efforts align with the work of Quadripartite collaboration between WHO, WOAH, FAO, and UNEP, demonstrating the importance of collective action across health, agriculture, and environmental sectors.
Strengthening Multilateralism and Health Diplomacy
In International Geneva, multilateralism is key to the success of the One Health approach. Platforms like GEN have fostered collaboration among diverse stakeholders, bridging sectors and regions to find global solutions. Health diplomacy plays a critical role in:
Our booth at the event will feature case studies and interactive exhibits to demonstrate the power of multilateral collaboration in achieving One Health goals.
Join us at the Geneva Environment Network’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
For more information, visit the GEN 25th Anniversary.