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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 African Youths for AMR Communication Program, an initiative of OHDI led by the Stop Superbugs …

Introducing Project AMR and Sustainable Impact

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing global health challenges, threatening decades of medical advancement and progress in public health. Although AMR affects countries worldwide, its impact is more strongly felt in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) due …

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 respiratory infections, tuberculosis, maternal and neonatal disorders, NTDs, and cardiovascular diseases. As a threat that …

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 top global threat to human and animal health, the environment, food and nutrition, economic development …

OHDI Celebrates the Launch of Nigeria’s New Action Plan on AMR

One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) celebrates the official launch of Nigeria’s “One Health Antimicrobial Resistance National Action Plan 2.0” (NAP AMR 2.0), covering 2024 to 2028. Through the contributions of our Founder, Dr Kikiope Oluwarore and Program Officers, Damilola …

Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in the Poultry Industry: A Case Study of the Nawalpur District in Nepal

Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in the Poultry Industry: A Case Study of the Nawalpur District in Nepal Global and National Action Plans (NAPs) to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) have been initiated and coordinated through the tripartite alliance of the World Health …

Carb-X 2024 Solicitation

Portal opens: September 23, 2024 Deadline: October 4, 2024 CARB-X is offering funding across four key themes to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR): For more information and to submit your proposal, please visit the carb-x website.

Call for Proposals: Addressing Environmental Dimensions of AMR through Intervention and Implementation Research

Application Deadline: August 7, 2024 The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) spans humans, animals, and the environment, yet the environmental aspect remains underexplored. This call seeks multi-disciplinary research proposals aimed at mitigating the impact of antimicrobials and AMR in …

Superbugs: A Looming Threat, Not an Apocalypse

Superbugs: A Looming Threat, Not an Apocalypse Petri dish showing Antimicrobial resistance | Image credit:TopMicrobialStock/shutterstock.com The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, often termed “superbugs,” has fueled anxieties of a coming “antibiotic apocalypse.” While the threat is very real, framing it as …

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 “After WAAW: Youth Involvement in Continuous AMR Prevention and Control Efforts” webinar. Meet the winners …

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