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報告者 [Reporter]
氏名 [Full Name]
学年 [Year]所属 [Affiliation]

Bulgan Erdenebat
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E-mailLaboratory of Veterinary Hygiene, Graduate School of Infectious Diseases

担当教員 [Instructor]
氏名 [Full Name]

Motohiro Horiuchi

署名 [Signature]
所属 [Affiliation]

Laboratory of Veterinary Hygiene, Graduate School of Infectious Diseases

電話 [Tel]E-mail活動報告 [Activity Report]※活動内容が判る様な写真や図表を加えて下さい。/ Provide photos, tables and figures that clearly show the activities during the period.

タイトル [Course Title]
実施期間 [Periods]

Training for multidisciplinary collaboration in foodborne disease inspection at Osaka Public
Health Institute.
July 7 to July 12

共同実施者[Other participants]
言語 [Language]
実施場所 [Location]

EnglishOsaka Institute of Public Health

申請時計画の実施報告 [Report how you carried out your plan in the application form]
Did you follow the schedule you initially planned? Did you get the outcome(s) you expected? Please describe what
you did during the activity period in detail.
The outcomes were as expected, with additional unexpected insights. I learned about the institute's structure, its
collaboration with public health centers, and its role in monitoring and controlling infectious diseases. I gained
practical experience in the lab, particularly in detecting common foodborne pathogens. I also observed theimplementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), which was a new and valuable experience.
Activities During the Period
Introduction to OIPH: On the first day, Dr. Yuji HIRAI (a graduate of our school) and his laboratory members
introduced me to the structure and functions of the OIPH. The institute is divided into several departments, including
Public Health, Microbiology, and Hygiene Chemistry. The Bacteriology division, where I trained, focuses onbacteriological hygiene monitoring of commercial foods, investigating foodborne diseases, and preventing the spreadof foodborne diseases, and conducting epidemiological analysis.

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Figure 1. Osaka Public Health institute A. Building, B. Main entrance, C. Bacteriology laboratory
Laboratory Training: The training included observing and participating in bacteriological testing. The OIPH collects
food samples from retailers and other entities through nine public health center staff. Every september they planned
their Bacteriological hygiene monitoring of commercial foods yearly plan. On average, each specialist handles about
10 samples per week, allowing for timely analysis. During my stay in July, the laboratory focused on analyzing samplesof chicken, fish, pickles, and ice candy. The tests were conducted to detect pathogens like Campylobacter,Enterohemorrhagic E. coli, Salmonella, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, and Vibrio vulnificus. Since the consumption ofseafood in our country has increased notificately every year, learning the method of detecting Vibrio parahaemolyticus
and Vibrio vulnificus was one of the important things I gained from this course. The testing followed specific SOPs
for each pathogen, ensuring consistent and accurate results.
During my training, there was a Salmonella outbreak in Osaka linked to a drinking bar. I saw the entire process ofdetecting Salmonella infection, which provided practical insights into handling and using human samples for analysis.

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Figure 2. A. Laboratory analysis, B. Agars plates, C. MALDI-TOF D. DNA sequencer
Also, I observed the systematic approach to public health surveillance and data collection. The OIPH's coordination
with public health centers and other institutions was impressive and provided me with a broader perspective on how
public health systems can operate efficiently.
目的達成状況報告 [Report how you achieved your goal/objectives listed in the application form]
Did you achieve all the goals you initially planned? If not, please describe why you failed to fulfill your objectives.
I achieved my main objectives of learning about the institute's structure, bacteriological testing methods, andunderstanding the procedures for detecting foodborne pathogens. This knowledge is crucial for enhancing diagnostic
capabilities in Mongolia, where the detection and identification of foodborne pathogens need improvement. While I
was limited in conducting hands-on laboratory training due to institutional regulations and national laws that restrict
non-staff members from directly handling certain laboratory tasks. Despite these restrictions, this training experience
was enough to understand the operational methods used in public health.
One Health Approach実践報告 [Report how your activity could link to One Health Approach]Did you have a chance to experience One Health approach (collaboration with people from other academic areas)?
Please describe some of the examples of One Health approach you implemented in your activity. Otherwise, explain
the possibility(ies) how you could link this activity to One Health approach for your future.

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veterinarians, microbiologists, chemists, and other professionals who collaborate to protect public health. It wasparticularly to see how professionals from different fields worked together on samples from various sources. For
example, a human doctor, microbiologist and a veterinarian detected samples taken from salmonella patient anddrinking bar swab samples. Their collaboration was a clear example of multidisciplinary collaboration to understand.
Also, OIPH collaborates with other research institutions to conduct studies and offer training for public healthprofessionals. During my training period, public health centers 4 staffs trained there. I had the opportunity to talk tothem and ask about their work, which provided further insights into their roles and the broader public health network.
In the future, I believe it is possible to apply this knowledge in Mongolia to enhance diagnostic capabilities, improve
food safety practices, and promote multisectoral collaboration, thereby addressing health issues at the human-animalenvironment.
備考 [Remarks]
Although it was short in duration, I am very happy that this course provided me with knowledge and experience that I
could not find elsewhere. I learned several ideas that I can use in my future work, particularly in adopting OIPH's
sample management and some methods within my own organization. This course broadened my perspective, allowing
me to see public health issues more comprehensively and understand the value of multidisciplinary approaches.

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