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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 […]

In a positive development, the RBA Initiative warmly welcomed HRH Prince William’s recent appointment as a Patron of the Fleming Centre. The Fleming Centre, presumably affiliated with Imperial College London, is named after Sir Alexander Fleming, the pioneer who discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic. This institution is at the forefront of combating AMR, making Prince

In a notable development, Professor Dame Sally Davies, the UK’s AMR Envoy and former Chief Medical Officer of England, extended a gracious invitation to Erick Venant, the founder  of the RBA Initiative, for a face-to-face meeting following their initial virtual encounter. This meeting took place in the charming city of Cambridge, United Kingdom, where they

Schoolchildren are in their formative years, and therefore at an ideal stage in their lives to take in knowledge and best practices that will guide their future behavior. Through the Roll Back Antimicrobial Resistance (RBA) Initiative in Tanzania, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) School Clubs have successfully educated and empowered schoolchildren to become antibiotic guardians and AMR

The RBA Initiative AMR school clubs project,dedicated to educating school children about responsible antimicrobial use, was recently honored at the Antibiotic Guardian Awards  Antimicrobial resistance is a global health crisis, and initiatives like the RBA Initiative AMR school clubs are vital in raising awareness and fostering responsible antibiotic ,antimicrobial use among the next generation. Hosted

Understanding that school children are not in a position to make their own decisions when it comes to health seeking behaviors, the RBA Initiative empowers parents through the AMR community workshops. The workshops bring together the parents of AMR school club members to gain knowledge about AMR as a whole and to be aware of

With its solid and pioneering experience in engaging the younger generation as changemakers to contain AMR, the RBA Initiative participated and engaged as a member of the African Youth Antimicrobial Resistance Alliance Task Force. The Task Force of African Youth, a burgeoning alliance of 14 youth-led and youth-serving organizations, is dedicated to highlighting and advancing

The RBA Initiative team recently had the opportunity to engage with the Regional Health Management Team (RHMT), underscoring our commitment to effective communication and collaboration. We prioritize keeping the RHMT and other key stakeholders informed about our project’s progress to ensure transparency and alignment. Regular updates to the RHMT are crucial for fostering a sense

In the build-up to the UN High-Level Meeting on AMR in September, global experts came together to highlight the achievements, commitments, and call to action to address the antibiotic emergency. Hosted by His Majesty’s Government -the UK Department of Health and Social Care and the Royal Society, The World Together Solving the Antibiotic Emergency conference

We are excited to have participated at the Uppsala Antibiotic Days conference. A premier multidisciplinary conference dedicated to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). By participating in this influential event and sharing insights with stakeholders and experts from diverse AMR fields, we aim to drive meaningful discussions and collaborative efforts to combat the rising threat of drug resistance