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With a main aim to raise antimicrobial resistance (AMR) awareness to the society, the Roll Back Antimicrobial Resistance Initiative (RBA Initiative) support young generations’ innovative ideas to seek ways to contain AMR through its ambassadors who have been trained during their time in school while attending the RBA Initiative-AMR School Clubs. Guided by the country’s […]

Most people have been misusing antibiotics to treat viral infections like the flu. This has been fueling antibiotic resistance. This has further increased amid COVID-19. The RBA Initiative has been educating the community to not misuse antibiotics to treat the flu. This has been one of the topics taught to school children (youth) as part

The RBA Initiative uses different methodologies to engage and educate school children on antimicrobial resistance. One of its key methodologies is the use of arts and crafts like songs, traditional dance, skits, drawings, storytelling dramas, and other sets of fun activities. Moreover, further motivation for active participation is encouraged through the RBA Initiative AMR arts

The RBA Initiative is excited to release our new documentary, which focuses on the AMR school clubs and arts and crafts as a means of communicating antimicrobial resistance and the impact on the ground. To see the video, please click here to watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8cWQOuyhfY&t=195s

“Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance: Key Insights from the RBA Initiative AMR Webinar” Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global threat that has the potential to jeopardize the progress made in modern medicine. On Friday 21st April 2023, the RBA Initiative hosted an AMR webinar as part of its strategies to address AMR and engage a wider

Position: Project Facilitator Interns (4 Positions) Description Are you passionate about combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? The RBA Initiative is expanding its team and seeking dedicated Project Facilitator Interns to support our impactful projects, including the RBA Initiative AMR School Clubs Project in Dodoma, Tanzania. Duration of Internship: 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on

Position: Intern Accountant (1 position) Description The RBA Initiative is expanding its team and is looking forward to recruit a proactive and honest individual as an Accounting Intern to support our impactful projects, including the RBA Initiative AMR School Clubs Project in Dodoma, Tanzania. Duration of Internship: 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) disproportionately impacts developing countries and vulnerable communities, exacerbating existing challenges like unemployment, poverty, and chronic diseases, especially among children (Murray et al., 2022).Research by Murray and colleagues (2022) underscores the urgency of the situation, projecting a significant increase in AMR-related deaths and morbidity by 2050. Immediate intervention is crucial to prevent prolonged

Over recent years, Tanzania has been experiencing an increased frequency and magnitude of resistant microorganisms, clinically known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Consequently, has led to increased hospital stay and increased hospital costs (Gebeyehu et al., 2015). Additionally, research shows that the impact of antimicrobial resistance is more devastating on developing countries/communities and they are already

In a high-level meeting of the United Nations (UN) on antimicrobial resistance(AMR) conducted on 29 April 2021, Professor Dame Sally Davies, UK AMR Envoy and former Chief Medical Officer for England referred to the school clubs project in Dodoma Tanzania as an important example of creative, community-focused support. The project is being implemented by the