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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

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

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

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

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

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

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