The Mahr One Health Lecture by Dr. John M. Dye will examine the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in Africa and the Andes hantavirus outbreak, two events that highlight how emerging zoonotic viruses can cross species barriers and challenge existing diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics, and public health systems.

Join us on social media as we celebrate One Health Day with a week-long spotlight on the interconnected well-being of humans, animals, and the environments we share. Through research highlights, practical resources, and real-world examples, we'll showcase how One Health principles are making a difference in our communities. November 3: What is One Health? Learn how human, animal, and environmental health are interconnected and learn about the newly funded Canada-based Human-Animal Connections Network. November 4: Research to Action

Bats, Bugs & Borders: Emerging Zoonoses in a Warming World is a One Health symposium hosted by the SAVMA Public Health Committee at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, on One Health Day, November 3, 2026. This in-person evening of expert talks and a speaker panel brings together veterinary, medical and health sciences students and faculty to explore how climate change is reshaping the diseases shared by people, animals and the environment.