#Antimicrobialresistance
is a fundamental threat to global health and safety. If we fail to address this problem quickly and comprehensively,
#AMR
will make providing high-quality universal healthcare coverage(UHC) more difficult If not impossible. It will put
#SDGs
in Jeopardy.
#AMR
threatens modern medicine, leading to untreatable infections.
#Research
shows that
#Urgent
collaboration is essential to
#preserve
antibiotics' effectiveness, safeguard public health, and ensure sustainable healthcare for current & future generations."
#ActonAMR
#OneHealth
#AskMeAboutAMR
#Antimicrobialresistance
is a global pandemic that must be addressed in the Pandemic Instrument. If we don't
#Actnow
, AMR could push 28.3M people into extreme poverty by 2050. Collective Action from stakeholders is needed. If not,
#AMR
will put
#SDGs
in Jeopardy.
Last Thursday, It was my pleasure joining
@RPSARwanda
& Health is Wealth Youth(
#USA
) in educational workshop on Non-Communicable diseases(Diabetes and Hypertension). Youth represent a significant portion of
#Rwanda
's population( 60%) & Empowering them is essential to beat
#NCDs
.
The field of medical cobots is rapidly evolving, driven by advances in
#robotics
,
#artificiallntelligence
and healthtech. As these technologies continue to mature, we can expect to see increasingly sophisticated cobots capable of performing a wider range of tasks with greater
In this era of
#ClimateCrisis
, employing nature-based solutions is crucial for disaster resilience. These methods, not only enhance climate resilience but also combat
#AMR
, underscoring the vital role of individual skills in addressing these interconnected challenges.
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DID YOU KNOW?
#Climatechange
accelerates
#AMR
by altering conditions conducive to bacterial proliferation and mutation. Rising temperatures and extreme weather events promote the spread of resistant pathogens(Superbugs), increasing health risks and undermining medical treatments.
#Antibiotic
-resistant infections are causing deaths.
Health leaders & policymakers around the world, Let's work to find solutions to the growing
#superbugs
threat. It's important to remember that behind all the numbers and statistics, they're real people & lives being affected.
📢Ubudahangarwa Bw'Udukoko Ku
#Miti
ni kimwe mu bibazo 10 Byugarije Ubuzima rusange Ku isi. Bibaho igihe imiti ufata mu Kurwanya udukoko nka Bagiteri, Virusi na Parazite, itakigira Imbaraga zo Guhangana na two. Ibi bibaho kubantu, Inyamanswa no mu Buhinzi.
@OMunyemana
@WHORwanda
Thank you for being there for Rwanda,
@CMuvunyi
.
#Antimicrobialresistance
poses a significant burden on our Country's Healthcare system.
@amr_initiative
, We refuse to stand idly by while this crisis escalates. We envision a 🇷🇼 where Antimicrobials are used responsibly
#ActonAMR
.
📢‼️‼️
#REMINDER
, Few hours to go! Dear
#HCPs
, Don't Miss this! I will be there!!📢
🌍Join the Global Launch of the campaign:
From People to Leaders: Act on AMR NOW! 🫱🏽🫲🏾 🫱🏽🫲🏿
🧑🏾🦰👳🏽🧑🏼🦳🧔🏾A Call for Global Action in the lead up to the
#UNGA
#HLM
on
#AMR
📅22 April
⏲️ 14-15:15 CET
I'm attending the World Antimicrobial Resistance Congress 2024 on Sept 5-6!
Join me at the leading event for the
#antimicrobialresistance
(AMR) space, where we advance solutions to combat this global health crisis.
Register today!
#WorldAMRCongress
We’re pleased to join
@Yesi_Rwanda
in the official launch of Youth Drug and Substance Abuse (YDSAR) Project Launch happening today at La Paillote Hotel, Burera.
Theme: “Life is a game choice, choose to win, choose healthily, live drug free style”
#YDSARProject
#BeatNCDs
#Empowering
patients is essential in containing
#AMR
. By educating them about appropriate antibiotic use, IPC and encouraging
#adherence
to treatment, patients become essential allies in preserving
#antibiotics
' effectiveness for future generations. Much thanks to
@OazisHealth
👏
To effectively combat the global health threat of
#AMR
, patients must be engaged as key stakeholders. AMR initiatives should prioritize patient-centered approaches and emphasize capacity building. This is a commendable initiative. Thanks
@OazisHealth
and
@AntibioticsThe
Absolutely!.
#AMR
has the potential to affect people at any stage of life, as well as the healthcare, veterinary and agriculture industries. This makes it one of the world's most
#urgent
public health problems.
Let's
#ActNow
to control the emergency & spread of AMR.
#ActOnAMR
It is time to
#ActOnAMR
and save lives.
#AMR
contributes to 5 million deaths a year, of which 1.3 million deaths are directly caused by AMR. 1 in 5 deaths directly caused by AMR occurred in children under the age of five, frequently from infections that were previously treatable.
📢Join us for the IPC Awareness Campaign!
With this campaign, We will promote effective
#IPC
interventions/measures in healthcare and general public to reduce
#infections
and combat
#AMR
.‼️Together, Let's act to promote
#InfectionPrevention
and
#PublicHealth
in our community.
Congratulations to the team👏.
Rwanda🇷🇼 needs Antimicrobial Susceptibility
#Profiles
to guide effective treatment and track resistance trends. 📢As Youth inheriting this challenge! Our engagement in
#Research
on
#antimicrobialresistance
will secure our future and global health.
Congratulations Arsene, Frank, and Jean Paul for defending you dissertation. The team under my supervision worked on Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of thermophilic Campylobacter species from human stools in Clinical settings in Nyarugenge District.
Addressing family challenges, unemployment, high expectations, and historical context is essential for Rwandan youth well-being. Strengthening families, cultivating positive peer networks, & embracing gvt opportunities are vital steps toward mental health support &
#empowerment
.
ED
@OMunyemana
said family issues, peer pressure, joblessness, high expectations & Rwanda's hx can all play a role in traumatizing young people.
Let's build strong families & positive peer groups.
Rwanda's youth:let's explore opportunities set by our govt.
#MentalHealthSupport
In this era, Utilizing
#AI
to combat
#Antimicrobialresistance
is essential and urgently needed.
‼️AI-Powered decision support systems helps optimize proper
#antibiotics
use by recommending the most effective treatments based on patient data & local resistance patterns.
#ActonAMR
Increasing prevalence of
#AMR
presents a serious danger to worldwide health by diminishing the effectiveness of antibiotics and other antimicrobial substances. It's crucial to implement stewardship programs and strategies that encourage responsible antibiotic usage to tackle AMR.
Excited to see this from this man who is doing Pharmaceutical Chemistry in Canada!🤩
@amr_initiative
, We envision a Rwanda where
#Antimicrobials
are used responsibly, with youth at the forefront of this transformational Change we want in Our Country🇷🇼.
#ActonAMR
@OMunyemana
I'm thrilled to share that I have completed the
#Fundamentals
of Quality Pharmacy Care course and earned
#certificate
which enhanced my patient-centered care
#skills
. I'm excited to apply this knowledge in my
#pharmacy
career to improve outcomes.
You're right
@_FaceSA
,Engaging them is crucial in combating AMR as it ensures responsible antibiotic use, improving treatment adherence, & spreads critical awareness, thereby preventing misuse & curbing the spread of resistant infections through informed,community-driven efforts.
We need a deeper understanding around working with patients, carers & survivors to tackle
#AMR
Read the
@WHO
Task Force of AMR Survivors guidance document developed by 12 of our members to help you implement meaningful involvement & participation
Congratulations,
@uzdarren
. Your strategic efforts to close the
#medicines
supply gap are crucial for Rwanda's healthcare system. Access to essential medicines helps ensure accurate treatments, reducing antimicrobial misuse and resistance. Keep up the vital work for
#Rwanda
.
Excited to be joining renowned panellists for a webinar tackling the important topic of closing the medicines supply gaps in East Africa! I look forward to insightful discussions and collaborative solutions.
#WorldTuberculosisDay
plays a crucial role in raising awareness about tuberculosis, its impact on individuals and communities, and importance of early detection and treatment!
Early diagnosis and treatment is the only way to fight tuberculosis!
#WorldTBDay
#YesWeCanEndTB
Don't take an antibiotic for a virus.
Don't save antibiotics for the next time you get sick.
Take antibiotics exactly as prescribed. Don't skip doses. Complete your full course of treatment even if you are feeling better.
Never take an antibiotic prescribed for someone else.
Addressing misinformation and improving practices in antibiotic use within Indian poultry farming is crucial to combat antimicrobial resistance. The study's findings highlight the need for sustainable approaches to ensure food safety and public health.
@CUsuperbugs
@AMRActionFund
#Antibiotics
are key in
#poultry
farming, but their misuse can contribute to
#AMR
.
A recent study explores misinformation & bad practices around antibiotic use in 2
#Indian
states: .
We share here some key findings from the study.What are your thoughts?
You're right
@pbasinga
. Collaboration is needed as it merges resources, expertise,& innovation from both sectors, extending healthcare reach, enhancing service quality, and bridging gaps, ultimately advancing Universal Health Coverage
#UHC
and bolstering resilient health systems.
In sub-Saharan Africa, just 43% of the population has access to essential health services.
Collaboration between the private and public sectors is essential to help accelerate progress towards
#UHC
and build robust health systems.
Read more 👇🏾
Timely and consolidated information on AMR and
#Antimicrobial
use in communities, health-care facilities, food production and other areas affecting the environment is essential to reduce the devastating impact of
#AMR
on human and animal health.
@amr_initiative
@uzdarren
🎉Just completed Artificial Intergence program! Integrating AI into my pharmacy practice to deliver personalized, efficient, and high-quality healthcare. Focused on using AI to prevent antimicrobial resistance and others, ensuring safe patient care.
#AI
#Healthcare
#DigitalSkills
Interesting event for individuals pledged to combat
#AntimicrobialResistance
. Can't wait to join this Symposium to leverage my skills crucial in my journey of combating Antimicrobial resistance in
#Rwanda
.
The 2024 CPHAZ Annual Symposium will be held via Zoom on May 22!
It will feature presentations & keynote speakers on topics including One Health, public health & veterinary medicine.
Registration is free, visit:
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to
@RPSARwanda
for organizing this webinar on the pivotal role of pharmacists in combating MDR and XDR tuberculosis. The insightful discussions and valuable insights shared greatly contribute to advancing patient care and public health initiatives.
Yesterday, In Collaboration with Cameroonian Pharmaceutical Students Association(CAPSA), we conducted a webinar on the ROLE OF PHARMACISTS IN COMBATING MDR and XDR Tuberculosis. Pharmacists play a crucial role in TB prevention by providing medication management and adherence aid.
Attending Dr. Isabel’s talk on Drosophila research for human diseases gave me insights into its benefits, her biophysics-focused research, collaborative initiatives like DrosAfrica, alternative model systems, and Q&A discussions covering topics like rare diseases and limitations
Absolutely!
#Handhygiene
is paramount in nursing to prevent
#Infections
and antibiotic-resistant germs. Regular handwashing or sanitizer use protects both
#HCPs
and patients, reducing the transmission of harmful pathogens and preserving effectiveness of
#antibiotics
.
#ActonAMR
#Handhygiene
is key in nursing to prevent infections & antibiotic-resistant germs.
Washing hands or using sanitizers can protect healthcare providers & patients.
This
#NationalNursesWeek
, let's spotlight this vital practice! Learn more from
@CDCgov
:
🌱 Let's fight
#AMR
!
💊💪 Practice cost-effective ways:
1.Finish antibiotics as prescribed.
2. Eat healthy meals.
3.Wash hands often.
4.Vaccinate to prevent infections.
Together, we can protect our health and save lives and resources 🌍🙌
#AntibioticResistance
#HealthMatters
Thank you for this
@official_MUAC
. The bike competition fosters AMR awareness among students, catalyzing advocacy efforts. By linking physical activity with education, it enhances understanding and promotes responsible antibiotic use, crucial in combating
#AMR
.
@SaSuperbugs
🚴♀🚴♀🚴♀🚴♀🚴♀🚴♀🚴♀🚴♀Are you ready ???
*The Makerere University AMR club presents to you bike competition* that is gonna act as a platform of engaging students to create *AMR awareness* under the theme *"RIDE AGAINST AMR"*
🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️
#amr
#AMR
Thanks for sharing. Within a decade,
#AMR
is estimated to cost the world $412 billion a year in additional health costs and $443 billion a year in lost labour productivity according to an economic impact study commissioned by the Global Steering Group.
#ActonAMR
@AMRActionFund
“Infections acquired in hospitals are costing Sub-Saharan Africa as much as $8.4 billion each year and leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths, new research has found.”
Link to research:
#Empowering
patients to understand
#antibiotic
resistance fosters responsible medication use💊, reduces unnecessary antibiotic consumption, encourages patient engagement in healthcare decisions, and promotes antimicrobial stewardship for global health. Much thanks
@OazisHealth
Patient platform chat is crucial for raising awareness, sharing knowledge, fostering support, promoting responsible antibiotic use, and empowering individuals to combat Antimicrobial resistance a global Health threat. Great work
@EricMugabo03
@emilengabo11
@OazisHealth
#ActonAMR
Are you a patient or you are interested in empowering
#Patients
to improve treatment outcomes & quality of life?
You are welcome to join this open Patient Platform Chat on
#Telegram
from this link:
@AntibioticsThe
@OazisHealth
#Empowering
patients to understand antibiotic resistance fosters responsible medication use💊,reduces unnecessary antibiotic consumption, encourages patient engagement in healthcare decisions, and promotes antimicrobial stewardship for global health. Keep it up!
@MarcelIshimwe1
Absolutely, delaying action on climate change only compounds the challenges we face. Each day we wait increases the costs, both economically and environmentally. It's crucial to prioritize decisive actions to mitigate these urgent threats. We need to
#Actnow
Delaying climate action comes with an immense cost.The longer we wait to tackle urgent environmental challenges,such as greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation,and pollution, the more difficult and expensive it becomes to mitigate their effects.Let's take decisive décisions now.
#AMR
(Antimicrobial Resistance) jeopardizes effective treatment of infections worldwide, leading to increased
#mortality
, prolonged illnesses, and higher healthcare costs.
#Urgent
collaborative
#action
is essential to address this growing public health
#crisis
. Thanks for sharing
Dear all,
I wanted to acknowledge the global issue of antimicrobial resistance, which led to 1.27 million deaths worldwide in 2019. Without appropriate measures, this number will continue to rise.
#united
#for
#Health
You're right
@stefaninkigali
@amr_initiative
, We envision a Rwanda🇷🇼 where
#Antimicrobials
are used responsibly. Preserving their effectiveness for current & future generations, with empowered
#Youth
at the forefront of this transformative change. We want this in
#Rwanda
.
Antimicrobial Resistance
#AMR
is a major threat. Without an international, multisectoral solution, we will go back to 'pre-modern medicine times'. Calling upon all
#Rwanda
health professionals to implement
@RwandaHealth
@RBCRwanda
plans.
@UCmhs
Congratulations on successfully registering the AMR Club at University of Calabar! Empowering youths in AMR awareness is crucial in addressing and combating this growing global health threat
#AMR
.
AMR Club has been successfully registered at the University of Calabar (
@Unical1975
). Youths are important stakeholders in AMR awareness and prevention. Excited to see that these youths now have a platform to continue learning and innovating around AMR.
@ResResistance
Young Rwandans🇷🇼, We hold the torch of progress. Let's embrace our responsibility as guardians of past achievements, our responsibility also lies in preserving and advancing the gains for a brighter future and ensure the legacy endures for generations to come.
@harerimana_tito
“It is the responsibility of these young people, they must be looking at themselves as protectors of these gains we have made along the way.” President Kagame
Dear Olivier,
We are honored to present you with your Aspire Leaders Program Certificate of Completion! We have attached this certificate to mark your incredible achievement of completing all three Modules of the Aspire Leaders Program. Congratulations!
From
@aspire_leaders
🥳🎉
Commitment to combating
#AMR
must be personal to drive individual responsibility, local to address community needs, national for coordinated efforts, and global for collective action to tackle this global health threat effectively.
#ActonAMR
@theAMRnarrative
@ResResistance
According to
@WHO
,
#OneHealthapproach
is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize health of people, animals and ecosystems. This approach recognizes that Health of animals,humans and wider environment are closely linked and interdependent