The Stop Superbugs Squad project facilitating empowering students and young people to be antimicrobial stewards and AMR advocates in their immediate communities. We are supporting these young students professionals through intensive capacity-building on AMR risk communication and community engagement activities, while providing technical support for their youths-centered initiatives on AMR mitigation and antimicrobial stewardship.
For further inquiries, collaboration, partnerships or funding support on this project, please email us via info@onehealthdev.org.
Explore recent updates on this project below.
One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) Articles.
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 African Youths for AMR Communication Program, an initiative of OHDI led by the Stop Superbugs …
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 respiratory infections, tuberculosis, maternal and neonatal disorders, NTDs, and cardiovascular diseases. As a threat that …
This article was written by Lydia Aganin, an Undergraduate Law student at the University of Uyo, Nigeria, and the first runner-up of OHDI’s Combating Superbugs Essay Competition. INTRODUCTION Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to global health, particularly in …
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 “After WAAW: Youth Involvement in Continuous AMR Prevention and Control Efforts” webinar. Meet the winners …
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 cardiovascular conditions combined. AMR occurs when an antibiotic agent that is ordinarily active against susceptible …
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 off villains and keep us healthy. But there’s a problem, some villains (germs) are sneaky …
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 a new vista in humanity’s age-long fight against germs. Since then, we have developed an …
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