At the start of January 2026, the WADIM project, in collaboration with the University of Plymouth, delivered a series of workshops in Kochi and Chandigarh, India. The workshops focused on “Water, Health, and the Environment: A One Health Approach to Tackling Disease.”
When we think about disease outbreaks, we often imagine doctors in hospitals or scientists in laboratories. But what if the most effective solutions lie in the spaces between disciplines – where environmental scientists work alongside veterinarians, where public health officials collaborate with water engineers, and where climate data informs clinical practice?
A recent WADIM study identifying Vembanad Lake as a hotspot for leptospirosis has been featured in two national newspapers, including The Hindu. The research highlights how extreme weather events and flooding influence disease outbreaks in Kerala and calls for improved environmental monitoring and public health measures.
Two innovative digital tools developed as part of the WADIM project were launched at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) event in Kochi.
WADIM partners CSIR-NIO recently organised an outreach event, the “One Ocean One Health Program,” in Cochin, India.
The WADIM team is excited to announce that Dr. Gemma Kulk, has been an integral part of the production of the latest video for Protecting Our Planet Day (POP24). This insightful video takes viewers on a deep dive into the fascinating world of ocean colour and its profound implications for human health.