Completed Projects 

Accomplishments 

• INTERNATIONAL GRANTS: COHEART received Invitation (& travel grants) from reputed organization representing countries of Nepal, Spain, Bangkok, United States, Italy, UK, Austria and Bhutan to participate in events related to One Health
• AWARDS AND RECOGNITION: Brought laurels to the University by winning 30+ different awards / recognitions.
• CAPACITY BUILDING OF SCHOOL STUDENTS: Trained 5000+ school students on Food Safety/ Hand Hygiene/ Disease. Identified in the schools the One Health Angel to take forward the OH Message
• CAPACITY BUILDING OF FARMERS: Several farmers were benefitted through our farmer scientist interface meets, farmers seminar, animal husbandry videos etc
• CAPACITY BUILDING OF GENERAL PUBLIC: Several public groups were educated on various aspects of public health threats through Dr. COHEART YouTube Channel. Link here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh2SuRP6ynK-mPEJpqbXEMg
• CAPACITY BUILDING OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Organized several Capacity building programmes for Scientists, Veterinarians & health professionals on AMR, GIS, Food Safety, Zoonoses & others
• PARTNERSHIP WITH LINE DEPARTMENTS: Collaboration is the principle of One Health. COHEART partnered with Animal husbandry Department, Directorate of health Service, Depts of KVASU, NGO's, SAU's, Curofy & more
• INITIATED PLATFORM FOR ONE HEALTH IN KERALA: With support from FAO of United States and line departments we provided a platform for OH Governance in Kerala
• INVOLVED IN ONE HEALTH NATIONAL MOVEMENT: Partnered with Cornel-Sathguru foundation for organizing first OH Summit in India. COHEART also participated in OH India Conf. 2019
• INVOLVED IN ONE HEALTH GLOBAL MOVEMENT: Involvement in establishing South Asia One Health Surveillance Network under the leadership of FAO of UN.
• INVOLVED IN STUDENTS ACTIVITIES: COHEART is acting as the nodal centre for International Veterinary students’ Association local member organization at CVAS, Pookode with 151 students as members
• FORE FRONT IN RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: Conducting cutting edge research on eight One Health areas- Zoonoses, AMR, animal/ public health hazard etc.
• FORE FRONT IN TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN ACTIVITIES: Made best use of technology for knowledge disseminations and understanding societal health problems in Man & Animals
• FORE FRONT IN EDUCATION: Pioneered in offering India’s first course on One Health. The courses COHEART offers are PG Cert. in One health Surveillance, PG Diploma in One Health and PG Cert. in Community Based Disaster Management
• FOREFRONT IN SOCIAL & EXTENSION ACTIVITIES: Organized various seminars, workshop, commemoration of days, awareness class, field work, camps (Free registration)

Research activities

Research activities carried out under 7 thematic areas

• ZOONOSES AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
• ANTI-MICROBIAL RESISTANCE
• ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS
• WATER AND HEALTH
• FOOD SAFETY
• ANIMAL HEALTH HAZARDS
• PUBLIC HEALTH HAZARDS

Academic activities 

• PG Diploma in One Health
• PG Certificate in One Health Surveillance
• PG Certificate in Community Based Disaster Management

Extension activities

Extension activities of the centre includes

• TRAINING
• SEMINAR
• WORKSHOP
• DAY COMMEMORATION
• STUDENT EVENTS
• CAMP & FIELD WORKS
• AWARENESS PROGRAM
• INTERFACE MEET

Publications

• Arya R, Megha P.U., Asha K. and Prejit. 2020. Efficacy of Simarouba glauca Herbal Leaf Powder as a Hand-Wash Product with Potential Antibacterial Activity against Pathogenic Bacteria. Journal of One Health, 8: 10-14
• Serinmary PR and Prejit. 2020. Emerging Zoonoses and the Lessons to Attenuate Future Pandemic. Journal of One Health, 8: 19-23
• Aruna S., Abdul Azeez C.P., Deepa P.M., Prejit. 2020. Screening for Brucellosis in dairy cattle. International journal of Current Advanced research, 9: 22417-22420
• Deepika P, Prejit, Utkarsh B, Prashant S and Govind. 2019. Knowledge Assessment of Canine Related Zoonotic Diseases Among Pet Owners in Goa. Journal of Foodborne and Zoonotic Diseases, 07: 26-31
• Nikhil S. Rao, Prejit, Asha K and Nimisha Soman. 2019. Evaluation of the Risk of Acquiring Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli through Mobile Phone Contamination of Veterinary Professionals. Journal of Foodborne and Zoonotic Diseases, 07: 37-41
• P. Ameldev, P.V. Tresamol, P.M. Deepa, Prejit, C.N. Amrutha. 2020. Occurrence and Distribution of Leptospira Serovars in Canine’s and its Occupational Risk in Humans. Journal of Foodborne and Zoonotic Diseases, 7: 21-25.
• Sathya Sooryan A.M., Prejit, Jess Vergis, Senthil S. Murgan, Asha K5, Hamna Hakim, Suma N, Hema Persis Andrews and Aswathy S. 2019. Occurrence of Escherichia coli in Broilers and their Farm Settings. Journal of Foodborne and Zoonotic Diseases. 1-4
• Aswathy S., Prejit, Sunanda C., Biju P. Habeeb, Sathya Sooryan A.M. and Asha K. 2019. Assessment of Knowledge of Rabies among School Children’s of Kerala. Journal of Foodborne and Zoonotic Diseases. 5-8
• Krishna, U, Prejit, PU Megha, K Asha. 2019. Perception among Infertile couples on the effects of Lifestyle on Fertility and Ouality of Living. International journal of basic and applied research. 9: 167-178.
• Prejit. 2018. Development of A Novel Course and New Centre Dedicated to “One Health” to Support the Control of Zoonosis and Other Public Health Needs of the Country. Journal of Foodborne and Zoonotic Diseases. 18-22
• Bojiraj Munisamy, Prejit, Praveena Sivanathan and Porteen Kannan. 2017. Knowledge Assessment through Surveying on Cattle Zoonotic Diseases in Dairy Farmers Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci (2017) 6(3)
• Sindhu K, Prejit and Sivan VV.2017. In vitro evaluation of polyherbal formulation (PHFM1) used in the treatment of sub clinical bovine mastitis. The Pharma Innovation Journal 2017; 6(8): 407-411
• S. Jayasree, H Shameem, V.L. Gleeja and K. Prejit. 2016. Effect of anthelmintic therapy on milk quality in bovine amphistomosis. Journal of India veterinary Association, Kerala.
• Suma N., Prejit, , Pratheesh P.T., Jess Vergis, Hamna Hakim Asha K. and Hema Persis Andrews. 2018. Occurrence of ESBL Salmonella recovered from layer birds of organized poultry farm in Wayanad District, Kerala. In: Proceedings of XVI Annual Symposium and National Conference of IAPHS. February 26-27, 2019 MAFSU, Nagpur
• Hamna Hakim, Prejit, Muhsina RM, Pratheesh PT, JessV, Suma N and Asha K. 2019. Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA in Canine Population of Wayanad District. In: Proceedings of XVI Annual Symposium and National Conference of IAPHS. February 26-27, 2019 MAFSU, Nagpur
• Suma N., Prejit, Hamna Hakima , Pratheesh P.T., Jess Vergis, Asha K. and Hema Persis Andrews. 2019. Occurrence of ESBL Escherichia coli from layer birds of organized poultry farm in Wayanad District, Kerala. In: Proceedings of 31st Kerala Science Congress, 02-03 February, 2019, Fatima Mata National College, Kollam
• Hema Persis Andrews, Prejit, Sunanda C., Asha K., Jess Vergis., Suma N., Hamna Hakim. 2019. Preliminary survey on awareness of One Health knowledge among practicing veterinary and medical professionals in wayanad district, Kerala. In: Proceedings of XVI Annual Symposium and National Conference of IAPHS. February 26-27, 2019 MAFSU, Nagpur
• Book Chapter on “One Health- Vision for future” by Dr. Prejit. In: Veterinary Public Health: One Health, Edited by Sushovan Roy et al. 2017. New Delhi Publishers
• Sunitha, R., Prejit, Vinod V.K., B. Sunil, Asha K., Jess Vergis and Ebin Baby Mathews. 2017. Occurrence of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella spp. in seafood collected from Wayanad, Kerala. Journal of Immunology and Immunopathology. 19, 2: 97-106
• Mahesh S.H, Prejit, Vinod V.K, B. Sunil, Koshy John and Nimisha Soman. 2017. Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Bovine Raw Milk and Beef Samples from Wayanad District of Kerala. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. Vol.8. Issue 45
• Abstract on “prevalence of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among canines” at the 33 rd Annual convention and National Symposium of Indian Society of Veterinary Medicine 2015
• Published series of leaflet and brochures
• PG Diploma in One Health course guidelines
• Series of animated and outdoor videos See https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh2SuRP6ynK-mPEJpqbXEMg/featured

Services offered 

• Technology enabled distant learning courses on One health and Community based disaster management (Every year)
• One health mentorship program (Three time per year)
• Project work for MSc/PhD students as per University norms (throughout the year)
• Externship opportunity as per University norms (throughout the year)
• Organizing training, seminar, workshop, day commemoration, student events, camp & field works, awareness program and interface meet

Name, Designation and passport size photo of faculty 

• Dr. Prejit- Officer-In-Charge, COHEART
• Dr. Jess vergis- Co-ordinator, COHEART

Contact Us:

Centre for One Health Education, Advocacy, Research and Training, Kerala veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala-673 576, Email: coheart@kvasu.ac.in; Phone: 04936256948
Website: http://coheart.ac.in/