Sustaining Youth-Led AMR Action Beyond Campaigns
As we ease into a new year of action and strategic period (2026 – 2030), we are taking a deliberate moment to examine what meaningful
January 15, 2026
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Youth at the Frontlines: How YARC Powered Inclusive AMR Action During World AMR Awareness Week 2025
Every year, World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) serves as a global rallying point to confront one of the most pressing public health threats of
November 30, 2025
WASH Off AMR: How Nigerian Youth Are Leading the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is often described as a silent pandemic, but in many Nigerian communities, its roots are anything but silent. Poor water, sanitation, and
June 30, 2025
Download the Impact Brochure: African Youths for AMR Communication Program
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing health threats of our time, and empowering young voices is key to driving lasting change. The
March 30, 2025
Empowering African Youths for AMR Communication
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health crisis, with an estimated 327,000 deaths in Nigeria alone in 2019, greater than deaths from enteric and
January 21, 2025
ENGAGING LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE: A CALL FOR INCLUSIVE ACTION
ENGAGING LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE: A CALL FOR INCLUSIVE ACTION The global threat of antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a
December 17, 2024
WINNERS: Combating Superbugs Essay Competition
The “Combating Superbugs: Undergraduates Innovating to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance” challenge came to an end with the announcement of three victors. This was done during our
December 11, 2023
Combating superbugs essay competition: First runner up essay by Aganin Lydia
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to global health, particularly in Nigeria, where it causes more fatalities than respiratory infections, tropical illnesses, and
December 11, 2023
Combating superbugs challenge: Second runner up essay by Abdulbasit Hamza
The Menace of Antimicrobial Resistance: The Pivotal Role of Veterinarians Imagine a bustling city filled with superheroes. Each one has a special power to fight
December 11, 2023
Combating superbugs essay competition: Winning essay by Hussein Adoto Bello
Introduction The world recorded a massive victory in 1928 when Scottish scientist Sir Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic. Penicillin discovery opened
December 11, 2023