About Us

WHO WE ARE

Veterinary Public Health
& Food Safety

A regional academic and collaborative centre based at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand.

The Veterinary Public Health and Food Safety Centre for Asia Pacific (VPHCAP) is based at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand.

Since its establishment in 2003, VPHCAP has contributed to veterinary public health education, research, professional training and regional collaboration.

The Centre focuses on veterinary public health and food safety, with activities addressing regional challenges and supporting capacity building among professionals and institutions.

1999

Early Collaboration

International academic collaboration supporting the development of veterinary public health education.

2003

Centre Established

Regional Centre for Veterinary Public Health established at Chiang Mai University.

2016

WOAH Recognition

Recognized as a WOAH Collaborating Centre for Veterinary Services Capacity Building.

2019

VPHCAP

The Centre adopted the name Veterinary Public Health and Food Safety Centre for Asia Pacific.

2026

Regional Role

Continuing work in education, research, training and regional collaboration.

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Education

Providing postgraduate education and developing professional competencies in veterinary public health and related fields.

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Research

Supporting research addressing food safety, zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, epidemiology and regional public health issues.

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Training & Capacity Building

Organizing workshops, training programmes and other professional development activities for participants from the region.

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Regional Collaboration

Connecting academic institutions, government agencies, international organizations and professional networks.

Zoonotic Diseases

Prevention, surveillance and control of diseases at the animal–human interface.

Food Safety

Food safety and quality, particularly foods of animal origin.

Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial use, AMR awareness, surveillance and capacity building.

Epidemiology

Epidemiological methods, disease investigation and risk assessment.

One Health

Multidisciplinary approaches connecting animal, human and environmental health.

Food & Health Systems

Supporting safe, sustainable and resilient food and health systems.

VPHCAP is recognized as a WOAH Collaborating Centre for Veterinary Services Capacity Building, supporting professional development and knowledge exchange in the Asia Pacific region.

The Centre contributes to capacity building activities, technical cooperation and the sharing of knowledge and expertise among veterinary and related public health professionals.