Roll Back Antimicrobial resistance Initiative (RBA Initiative)

Happy holidays from all of us at the Roll Back Antimicrobial resistance Initiative (RBA Initiative) #KeepAntibioticsWorking

The RBA Initiative ran a Bridging Program aimed at equipping interns from multidisciplinary health teams with the skills and knowledge to combat #antimicrobialresistance (AMR). Today, we hear from some of the interns who benefited from the program as they share some of their insights.

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During the #WAAW2024, IPSF African Regional Office (IPSF AfRO) organized the African Youth AMR Forum 2.0. On Day 2 of the forum, RBA Initiative was honored to highlight the link between AMR and NCDs. Today we reflect on the compelling presentation by Roll Back Antimicrobial resistance Initiative (RBA Initiative)’s Michael Mosha that explored the critical connection between Non-Communicable Diseases (#NCDs) and Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR), emphasizing how NCDs increase vulnerability to infections requiring antibiotics, often leading to misuse and resistance. These insights underscored the need for integrated approaches in addressing NCDs and AMR, particularly in resource-limited settings, where prevention and education play vital roles. Let’s continue to educate, advocate, and act for a healthier future!

Today, we reflect on the impactful African Youth AMR Forum 2.0, organized by IPSF African Regional Office (IPSF AfRO) in alignment with #WAAW2024, under the theme "Meaningful Youth Engagement to Educate, Advocate, and Act on AMR"! The RBA Initiative was delighted to contribute to capacity building, including sharing insights on financing youth-led AMR solutions. With Roll Back Antimicrobial resistance Initiative (RBA Initiative)’s Erick Venant presenting on how youth-led solutions can attract funding and sustain innovative AMR activities. This forum emphasized the pivotal role of young people in tackling #AMR across Africa and beyond. Together, let’s continue to educate, advocate, and act for a healthier future!

The RBA Initiative recently participated in the South Wales British Society of Immunology (BSI) seminar series. During the event, RBA Initiative’s Erick Venant facilitated a seminar on #AntimicrobialResistance, emphasizing the importance of #publicengagement and highlighting how a #multi-sectoral approach is crucial in effectively addressing and containing #AMR

Today, we reflect on the Fourth Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR and the adoption of the Jeddah Commitments. The RBA Initiative calls on stakeholders to turn commitments into actionable steps to accelerate AMR National Action Plans (NAPs), strengthen coordination, and promote the One Health approach. Collective action is key to tackling #AntimicrobialResistance and ensuring sustainable progress. Khadija Omar Mirko Ancillotti Michael Mosha Erick Venant Catarina Santos Carvalho

The RBA Initiative was delighted to equip young leaders participating in the AMR Interversity Program in Nigeria. We recap how our Project Assistant for Youth Engagement, Gibuyi Jr.//A humble Datoga. facilitated an insightful session on ‘Championing Youth for AMR Activism.’ The session highlighted the crucial role of young leaders in tackling #AntimicrobialResistance and fostering a new generation of AMR champions. Let’s continue to amplify youth voices and inspire action to combat AMR. Together, we can build a healthier and more sustainable future. AMR Intervarsity Training Program

As part of the RBA Initiative’s Bridging Program, we hosted a poster competition that provided a platform for interns to showcase their innovative projects in combating AMR. We congratulate the winners, who stood out with their exceptional posters and were awarded cash prizes in recognition of their efforts. 1. In first position; Mbeya Region 2. Second place; Mwanza Region 3. Third place; Arusha Region. This successfully fostered knowledge and action towards a future free from the threats of AMR. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this impactful event!

At the sidelines of the International Congress on Infectious Diseases #ICID2024 in Cape Town, the RBA Initiative participated in a Round Table Workshop co-hosted by The International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS) and the Science for Africa Foundation The workshop focused on addressing barriers to translating #antimicrobialresistance knowledge into action and identifying collaborative approaches to enhance evidence-informed policymaking in LMICs. Experts in #AMR and Knowledge Translation shared valuable insights to support these efforts. Together, we can advance solutions to #AMR through collective action. International Society for Infectious Diseases #ICID2024 Erick Venant Michael Mosha