Author name: Mercy Judy

We recently participated in the National Multisectoral Coordination Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance, chaired by the Chief Medical Officer. During the meeting, we shared progress on our Bridging Program, which equips 100 multidisciplinary healthcare interns from 20 regions with essential knowledge on antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship. Strengthening the capacity of future healthcare professionals is key […]

Non-compliance with WHO’s 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene among healthcare workers contributes to the spread of drug-resistant pathogens through contaminated hands. We were delighted to share these findings on the first day of Uppsala Antibiotic Days, a multidisciplinary conference bringing together stakeholders and experts from diverse fields to address antimicrobial resistance. Proper hand hygiene remains

We were delighted to hand over a new washing station as part of our AMR School Clubs in Bahi District. This initiative reinforces the importance of clean hands in preventing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Hand hygiene remains the simplest and most cost-effective way to prevent infections and reduce the misuse of antibiotics. Let’s continue to advocate

The RBA Initiative recently hosted a workshop to co-develop the Bridging Program for healthcare interns in Tanzania and validate the training guide. The session brought together key stakeholders, including Ms. Emiliana Francis, National AMR Coordinator, Ministry of Health, and Ms. Regina Richard, AMR Focal Person, President’s Office-RALG, who actively contributed to shaping the program. Insights

RBA Initiative is launching the Bridging Program for all healthcare interns, promoting a multidisciplinary approach to training and equipping future professionals with essential skills in AMR, One Health, and Global Health. The deadline to apply is 7th April at 11:59 PM! Don’t miss this opportunity to take the next step in your career. Apply now:

Our Project Coordinator represented the Roll-back AMR Initiative at a crucial validation and review meeting for multimedia campaign materials and messaging on zoonotic diseases and AMR behaviors. The meeting brought together a diverse range of stakeholders from OneHealth and Global Health sectors to collaboratively design impactful messaging aimed at addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and zoonotic