One Health Wednesdays
by One Life Epi Solutions
Welcome to One Health Wednesdays — where we explore the interconnected health of people, animals, and the environment, one system at a time. Hosted by Dr. Ginger Dixon, DrPH a public health strategist and systems consultant, and Co-Host, Dr. Julia Zammit, DVM veterinarian and One Health specialist, each episode surfaces the often-invisible infrastructure that helps (or hinders) collaborative health efforts.📅 New episodes every Wednesday! Listen on your favorite podcast app or visit OneHealthWednesdays.com. Stay updated—subscribe to the OLES newsletter: https://swiy.co/OLES-newsletter!
Episodes
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Ep. 53: Building a More Just One Health with Dr. Hope Ferdowsian
For One Health Day 2026, we’re joined by Dr. Hope Ferdowsian, physician and president of Phoenix Zones Initiative, to talk about her global work and what it means to put ethics and justice at the center of One Health. Dr. Ferdowsian shares how her experiences witnessing both suffering and...
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Ep. 52 Making One Health Operational with Rune Friis Kristensen
What does it actually take to make One Health operational? In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, guest host Dr. Julia Zammit sits down with Rune Friis Kristensen to explore the business side of One Health and the role veterinary expertise can play in shaping stronger food and health systems....
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Ep. 51: When the Classroom Opens to the Living World with Dr. Glen Cousquer
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....
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Ep. 50 Celebration!: What 50 Episodes Have Taught Us
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...
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Ep. 49 Where Data Meets Discovery: A One Health Conversation with Adam Schaefer
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...
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Ep. 48 Let's Talk OH Strategy and Vaccine ROI
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…
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Ep. 47 Creating One Health in Practice with Sustainable Agriculture and Community Voices
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...
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Ep. 45 Regenerative Farming with Dr. Thomas Lecomte
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...
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Episode 44: From Vision to Groundwork: One Health in Action with Dr. Chanchal Bhattacharya
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...
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Episode 43: Gender Equity in One Health: Frameworks for Global Collaboration
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...
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Episode 42: Building Resilient Systems for Rabies Control and One Health Action in Nigeria
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...
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Episode 41: Rethinking AMR, Infection Control, and One Health Systems
In this week’s episode of One Health Wednesdays, guest host Dr. Julia Zammit speaks with PhD researchers Jennifer Collins and Ana Krause about how One Health systems succeed (or stall) when implementation is overlooked. They explore why most antimicrobial resistance (AMR) plans neglect...
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Episode 40: Field Notes: Chronic Wasting Disease and the Frontline Role of Hunters
In this solo “Field Notes” episode of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon steps into the woods and into the heart of a growing public health concern: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). While no human cases have been confirmed, this prion disease is reshaping the landscape of wildlife management,...
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Episode 39: Field Notes: Designing for Resilience in a World of Spillover
In this solo "Field Notes" edition of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon, public health strategist and founder of One Life Epi Solutions, explores the evolving landscape of case investigations through the lens of the H5N1 outbreak. With over a thousand dairy herds across 17 states affected…
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Episode 38: Building One Health from the Ground Up with Dr. Evan Griffith
On this episode of One Health Wednesdays, presented by One Life Epi Solutions (OLES), guest host Dr. Julia Zammit welcomes Dr. Evan Griffith, a veterinarian, One Health researcher and PhD candidate at Tufts University. With a background spanning conservation medicine, public health, and…
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Episode 37: Foot and Mouth Disease on the Global Radar: A One Health Chat with Dr. Ginger Dixon on Risks and Responses
In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon explores the complex dynamics of foot and mouth disease (FMD), a highly contagious viral illness affecting cloven-hoofed animals. With recent outbreaks reported in China and Hungary, this timely discussion unpacks the virology…
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Episode 36: Zoonoses, Youth Power, and One Health in Action with Dr. Dauda Onawola
Join guest host Dr. Julia Zammit on One Health Wednesdays as she reconnects with Dr. Dauda Onawola, a field veterinarian and founder of a leading zoonosis education initiative in Nigeria. In this powerful follow-up conversation, Dr. Onawola shares his on-the-ground experiences in wildlife health,...
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Episode 35: Veterinary Expertise and One Health: Dr. Chanchal Bhattacharya Returns to Discuss Avian Flu and Biosecurity
In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, we welcome back Dr. Chanchal Bhattacharya, a seasoned veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in the field, and a recognized expert in One Health. Dr. Bhattacharya returns to provide a comprehensive update on avian influenza (H5N1), focusing on the...
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Episode 34: Navigating Public Health Challenges: A Message of Hope from Dr. Ginger Dixon
In this special solo episode of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon shares a heartfelt message about the current challenges facing public health, environmental health, and the broader One Health community. With recent shifts in U.S. policy and funding, many public health professionals…
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Episode 33: Building Bridges in One Health: Insights from Bolanle (Hauwa) Akanbi-Hakeem
In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon sits down with Bolanle (Hauwa) Akanbi-Hakeem, a passionate veterinarian and advocate for One Health in Nigeria. Bolanle shares her journey from veterinary medicine to becoming a dynamic force in public health research, community…
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Episode 32: The Politics of Science & One Health with Dr. Laura Kahn
In this episode ofOne Health Wednesdays, we welcome back Dr. Laura Kahn—physician, policy researcher, and co-founder of the One Health Initiative. Dr. Kahn discusses her latest book,One Health and the Politics of COVID-19, sharing insights on the intersections of science, politics, and public...
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Episode 31: Economics and Epidemics: Unraveling the Social Networks of Public Health with Dr. Troy Tassier
In this thought-provoking episode of One Health Wednesdays, Ginger Dixon sits down with Dr. Troy Tassier, Professor of Economics at Fordham University and author of The Rich Flee and The Poor Take the Bus. Dr. Tassier shares his unique insights into how social networks influence public health...
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Episode 30: The Next Generation of One Health Professionals - Featuring Matthew Petrolo
In this inspiring episode, Ginger Dixon welcomes Matthew Petrolo, a second-year undergraduate student in the innovative One Health program at the University of Guelph. Matthew shares his journey from discovering One Health to specializing in disease complexity and discusses the program's...
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Episode 29: Connecting the Dots: Citizen Science and One Health Surveillance
In this episode, we tie together insights from the past three weeks of discussions with Dr. Ginger Dixon and guest host Dr. Julia Zammit. Explore how Ginger’s groundbreaking capstone project integrates citizen science into a scalable One Health surveillance system. From engaging citizen…
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Episode 28: Building Local Solutions for One Health Surveillance
In this episode of One Health Wednesdays, Dr. Ginger Dixon and guest host Dr. Julia Zammit dive into the details of a scalable One Health surveillance system designed to empower local communities. Ginger shares insights from her proof-of-concept project in Arizona, which integrates citizen…
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Episode 27: One Health Surveillance - Integrating Citizen Science for Community Health
One Health Wednesdays continues its mission to elevate One Health discussions, this time diving deeper into the incredible work of our host, Dr. Ginger Dixon. In this episode, Ginger takes center stage to share her journey through her Doctorate in Public Health and the development of her…
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Episode 26: Back in the Saddle!
One Health Wednesdays is back after a year hiatus, continuing its mission to spotlight impactful work in One Health. This season opener features Dr. Julia Zammit as guest host, giving our regular host, Dr. Ginger Dixon, a chance to sit in the expert chair and share her own story and recent...
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Episode 25: Operationalizing One Health Research. Special Guests: Janelle Jiminez and Kayley McCubbin
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Janelle Jiminez and Kayley McCubbin are champions of One Health through the University of Calgary’s AMR - One Health Consortium. They share how the Consortium provides outreach,...
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Episode 24: Pesticide Resistant Mosquitos and Dinosaur Discovery. Special Guest: Daniel Williamson
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Daniel Williamson is an infectious disease epidemiologist and medical entomologist who has focused his work and research on researching and surveilling mosquito-borne diseases. He...
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Episode 23: There is no "I" in One Health. Special Guest: Hayley Yaglom
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Hayley Yaglom is a One Health Genomics Epidemiologist who started in One Health from a young age before she even knew it was One Health. She talks about her path into One Health,...
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Episode 22: Don't walk! Run to embed climate change thinking in the world around you. Special Guest: Liza Leclerc
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Liza Leclerc is an international thought leader who has brought twenty years of experience in sustainable development to bring solutions to mitigate and build resilience to climate...
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Episode 21: Wear a spacesuit and chase dangerous diseases. Special Guest: Neil Vora
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Dr. Neil Vora is a physician, medical epidemiologist, and Pandemic Prevention Fellow at Conservation International. In this episode, Dr. Vora underscores the importance of…
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Episode 20: A new framework for One Health. Special Guest: Kirk Douglas
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Dr. Kirk Douglas is the Director of the Centre for Biosecurity Studies at the University of the West Indies in the Carribean. He discusses his journey in One Health studying…
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Episode 19: Take charge. No one else is coming. Special Guest: Niti Jadeja
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Dr. Niti Jadeja is a post-doc researcher with the University of Virginia in genomics and molecular biology who is driven by her mission to spark innovation across complex…
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Episode 18: Creating your own salary using One Health. Special Guest: Krista Howden
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Krista Howden is a One Health Scientific Advisor, Epidemiologist, and founder of One Health Scientific Solutions. In this episode, she navigates the complex challenges of bringing...
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Episode 17: Impacting global health with sisterhood and community babies. Special Guest: Kate Sulzner
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Dr. Kate Sulzner is a wildlife veterinarian, One Health specialist, and Director of EcoVet Global. Kate describes her journey into One Health as she married her two loves of...
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Episode 16: Special Compilation for listeners. Episode 1 to 5 Recap for those who missed them!
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. This week we’ve done a special recap of professional development advice offered by our first five guests in case you’ve missed them. To hear more: Episode 1 Deborah Sateler:...
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Episode 15: Medical Parasitologist view of One Health. Special Guest: Rolayo Emmanuel
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Rolayo Emmanuel is a Medical Parasitologist in Nigeria who studies neglected tropical diseases such as trypanosomiasis and onchocerciasis. She discusses her observations of season...
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Episode 14: Months in the Amazon working or vacation? Special Guest: Mariana Delgado
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Mariana Delgado is a veterinarian in France who works in wildlife health. She takes a One Health perspective in her work which has included experience with the Ministry of Peru...
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Episode 13: Seaweed world with Sabin. Critical component to global health. Special Guest: Sabin Liulea
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Sabin Liulea is a marine biologist in Spain who used his love of the ocean to pursue studies in marine biology. His work on relationships between seaweed, urchins, and climate...
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Episode 12: Spreading the One Health message from local school bulletin boards to global audiences. Special Guest: Dauda Onawola
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Dauda Onawola, a veterinarian in One Health and founder of DVMPlus, shares his philosophy and definition of One Health as well as his goals and work at DVMPlus in veterinary...
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Episode 11: One Health lessons from dealing with avian influenza in a city of 30M people. Special Guest: Chanchal Bhattacharya
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Chanchal Bhattacharya is a public health veterinarian with the Government of Delhi with a wealth of experiences to share in zoonotic surveillance, animal husbandry, and policy and...
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Episode 10: A doctor and a vet walk into a bar... It's about time! Special Guest: Laura Kahn
Physician, author, researcher, educator, health policy researcher, and co-founder of One Health Initiative – Laura Kahn is a woman of many hats who brings diverse experience and education to the One Health table. She shares her insight on the evolution of One Health, global security including...
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Episode 9: Make your mark in One Health as a student. Special Guest: Maryam Zakariya
Maryam Zakariya speaks to her professional development experiences as a student in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Ilorin. She has served as the President of the International Veterinary Students’ Association there and has served in multiple other associations contributing to One Health...
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Episode 8: Your exposome and you. Special Guest: Konstantinos Makris
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Konstantinos Makris is an Associate Professor at the Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health at the Cyprus University of Technology. He discusses his...
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Episode 7: Medical Doctor connects with the unifying view of One Health. Special Guest: Mabel Ortiz De Leo
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Dr. Mabel Ortiz De Leo is a physician in Mexico who studied in antimicrobial resistance at The University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom and has seen the devastating…
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Episode 6: A snake path to One Health. Special Guest: Mouliraj Jaivelu
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. We welcome wildlife biologist Mouliraj Jaivelu from India who has combined his background in zoology, biotechnology, and epidemiology to create a truly unique skill set that…
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Episode 5: A historical walk through One Health. Special Guest: Noel Miranda
One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. Dr. Noel Miranda is a veterinarian and independent consultant from the Philippines. He is a regional advisor for public health emergencies and One Health with ASEAN and vast...
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Episode 4: Implementing One Health in rural India Guest Host: Julia Zammit Special Guest: Nitya Sambamurti Ghotge
Nitya is a veterinarian with a specialization in veterinary surgery. She has been working on issues related to development and the environment since 1986. She is one of the founders of Anthra and presently its Director. Her work includes research, training and policy advocacy on different aspects...
About this show
Welcome to One Health Wednesdays — where we explore the interconnected health of people, animals, and the environment, one system at a time. Hosted by Dr. Ginger Dixon, DrPH a public health strategist and systems consultant, and Co-Host, Dr. Julia Zammit, DVM veterinarian and One Health specialist, each episode surfaces the often-invisible infrastructure that helps (or hinders) collaborative health efforts.📅 New episodes every Wednesday! Listen on your favorite podcast app or visit OneHealthWednesdays.com. Stay updated—subscribe to the OLES newsletter: https://swiy.co/OLES-newsletter!
Hosted by
One Life Epi Solutions