Erica Yu is the Finance and Administration Officer at Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord.
Erica Yu joined Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord in November 2022 as a Finance and Administration Officer. She brings experience from several voluntary positions to her role at VWB/VSF. Erica holds a Diploma in Business Accounting Administration from Algonquin College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (with a Minor in Public Administration) from Ewha Womans University.
This article explores the diverse and often underrecognized roles of veterinarians within a One Health framework, highlighting how their work in animal health, food safety, wildlife conservation, and climate adaptation strengthens communities, safeguards ecosystems, and supports global health resilience.
This article examines the vital role of veterinarians in immunization and disease prevention, highlighting how VWB’s One Health approach — through vaccination campaigns, CAHW training, and real-time disease surveillance — protects public health, supports farmer livelihoods, and strengthens animal health systems in vulnerable communities.
In remote areas, like the far North, dog bites are more prevalent. This Dog Bite Prevention Week, we're raising awareness about how reading dog body language and improving access to veterinary care can reduce bites—and prevent the spread of diseases like rabies.
