The International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS)

📚 Today's #MondayRead dives into the critical issue of antimicrobial resistance (#AMR) in livestock and its far-reaching consequences.   🌍 While the economic impact of antimicrobial use (AMU) remains unclear, understanding this burden is vital for both animal health and public welfare.   📊 A new conceptual framework using the Global Burden of Animal Diseases (GBADs) approach aims to clarify these challenges by identifying key data needs and pathways for assessing AMR's impact.   💡 Improved data collection on health expenditures and morbidity can guide effective interventions and policy development.   Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/40iaWPr   #OneHealth Sara B. João Afonso Christina Fastl Ben Huntington MRCVS PMP Jonathan Rushton University of Liverpool Global Burden of Animal Diseases Sciensano

👏 G7 Health Ministers express support for the work of ICARS in their latest joint declaration.   🌎 Earlier this month, G7 Health Ministers met in Italy to discuss global challenges, including interconnected security, demographic, socio-economic and political issues, all of which are exacerbated by climate change.   📰 The meeting marked the adoption of a joint declaration, which amongst other themes, emphasised how the health of humans, animals, plants and ecosystems are interconnected and supported the implementation of a One Health Approach.   ✅ In a section focused on antimicrobial resistance (#AMR), the declaration explicitly outlines support for the work of ICARS, as well as highlighting the role of infection, prevention and control (IPC) measures, vaccination programmes and #WASH initiatives in reducing the burden of infectious diseases.   Read more ➡  https://lnkd.in/e2PXzysy

📚 Today's #MondayRead is a report from the World Health Organization offering a detailed analysis of the role #vaccines play in reducing antimicrobial resistance (#AMR) and antibiotic use. It examines 44 vaccines targeting 24 pathogens, highlighting how vaccines can: 🔹 Reduce reliance on antibiotics 🔹 Prevent the spread of resistant strains 🔹 Lower economic costs associated with AMR 📊 By modelling potential outcomes, the report emphasises vaccines as a key component of AMR mitigation strategies at both national and global levels. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NyVMgV Yukiko Nakatani Jeremy Farrar Bruce Aylward Mateusz Hasso-Agopsowicz Isabel Frost Naomi Fuller Kate O'Brien Johan Vekemans Birgitte Giersing, PhD martin friede Eve Wool Mohsen Naghavi Herman GOOSSENS Ann Versporten Ramanan Laxminarayan Chirag Kumar Alisa Hamilton Virginia (Ginny) Pitzer Joseph Lewnard Han Fu Nimalan Arinaminpathy Nicholas Davies Nichola Naylor Mark Jit Kaja Abbas Chaelin Kim Nidhee Jadeja William Hausdorff Gurdip Singh Mann Ali Ruth Michael DiStefano Sanjana Ravi, PhD, MPH Maria Merritt Linda Waldman Dr Violet Barasa Marianne H. Yixuan Ma Gisela Aguilar Julie Robotham Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Wellcome Trust London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London

📅 ICARS recently participated in the Nordic–African Women’s Health Forum, which focused on improving health outcomes for women and children. 🤝 Ambassadors from Uganda (Amb. Margaret Otteskov), Kenya (Amb. Angeline Musili, MBS), Rwanda (Dr. Diane Gashumba), Zimbabwe (Amb. Priscila Misihairabwi), and Ghana (Amb. Sylvia Annoh) shared perspectives on joint efforts to combat cancer, enhance vaccination programs, improve maternal and child health, and address key health challenges. The discussions underscored the importance of collaboration in advancing women’s health across the continent. 💡 ICARS' Senior Science Advisor, Erica Westwood, presented on the intersections of Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR), gender, and equity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (#LMICs). She highlighted how gender inequalities can limit access to healthcare and emphasized that women are disproportionately affected by drug-resistant infections. 🎤 Other speakers included: Ulla Elisabeth Muller (she/her/hers), Director, UNFPA Nordic Office Kelle Moley, VP, Ferring Pharmaceuticals Dr. Hauqing Li, CEO & Founder, Gynius Plus AB Florence Christensen, CEO & Founder, Connecting Nordic businesses to African markets 🙏 ICARS thanks the organizers, including Women African Ambassadors in Sweden, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and other partners for facilitating this important event. Chantal Dusaidi Theresa Hogenhaug Jacqueline N. Ndlovu Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4f7OJrn

Join The International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS) and FAO for a workshop on sustainable AMR mitigation across One Health sectors at the One Sustainable Health by All Conference! 📅 Date: 26 October 2024 🕒 Time: 14:00-15:15 GMT | 16:00-17:15 CEST 📍 Location: Online & In-person (Dakar, Senegal) Workshop focus: 🔹 Why a #OneHealth, multi-stakeholder approach is crucial in mitigation interventions for addressing #AMR 🔹 The state of AMR in Africa: National Action Plans & current gaps 🔹 ICARS model: Collaborative interventions for AMR action plans 🔹 Case studies: ▪️ Ghana: FAO Farmer Field School ▪️ Senegal: The Thiellal Project by Agronomes et Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (VSF-CICDA) 🔹 Interactive discussion: Engage with experts and peers on the best approaches for sustainable AMR mitigation. 🔗 Register ➡️ https://lnkd.in/euJ-QCXk (further details about the workshop will be provided after registration.) One Sustainable Health for All Foundation Galien Africa ENDA Santé Theresa Hogenhaug Rodolphe Mader #OSHbyAll

𝐂𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏-𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 📌 Dr. Sujith J Chandy, Executive Director of The International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS), said: "At ICARS, collaboration is key — not just with funding partners, but with strategic and implementation partners as well. We are excited to partner with CCAMP, knowing that we cannot fight against bacteria alone. We must join hands, work together and continuously ask ourselves this important question: Antibiotics have saved us, but can we save our antibiotics?" 📌 Dr Renu Swarup, Vice-Chair, Board of Directors, ICARS said: "I’ve been fortunate to work closely with CCAMP, and I now serve on the board of ICARS. Both organisations are well aligned, not just in finding solutions, but in their commitment to implementing them on the ground. I believe in the key "Four I's"—Innovation and Intervention which can be Implemented for a social Impact. These are all crucial for advancing the fight against AMR. We hope that this partnership will not only provide solutions but also create a much broader impact that transcends borders and benefits countries worldwide." 📌 Welcoming the announcement of this landmark cross-border partnership, Dr. Taslimarif Saiyed, PhD, Director-CEO of CCAMP, said: "This collaboration with ICARS will allow us to combine their expertise and interest in working in countries like India and beyond, with our local initiatives. Together, we can identify solutions in the complex One Health domain, and steer them to the validation and deployment stages. This partnership also highlights the strength of complementary capabilities. We are delighted to add this new vertical of One Health and look forward to supporting India's NAP 2.0 on AMR, as a part of the India AMR Innovation Hub (IAIH), anchored at CCAMP." #IndiaFightsAMR NITI Aayog Official Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India H.E Freddy Svane, Henrik Caspar Wegener Embassy of Denmark in India Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Novo Nordisk Foundation Department of Science & Technology, Government of India World Health Organization Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Wellcome Trust IT BT Department, Karnataka Dinesh Gundu Rao Priyank M Kharge Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)

📢 We are thrilled to announce that The International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS) has partnered with the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) to address the urgent challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR) through innovative #OneHealth solutions! 🔍 Over the next five years, this collaboration will support the development of evidence-based AMR solutions aligned with India’s National Action Plan 2.0. By fostering cutting-edge research and building a network of stakeholders, we aim to create impactful solutions for human, animal, and environmental health. 📰 Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3zZPgwM Government of India Official Embassy of Denmark in India

📖 Today's #MondayRead offers important insights into the state of Antimicrobial Stewardship (#AMS) programs in Zambia. 💡 A national survey across 8 hospitals revealed that 62.5% of facilities face challenges in implementing effective AMS initiatives. Key hurdles include: 📝 Reporting challenges: Average score for AMS feedback reporting within hospitals was only 46%. 🏥 DTC functionality: Drugs and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) functionality averaged 49%. 📚 Education and training: Average score for education and training efforts was 54%. 🤝 Leadership commitment: Leadership commitment to AMS activities averaged 56%. 💰 No dedicated budget: 100% of hospitals lacked an allocated budget for AMS programs. 🧪 Absence of antibiograms: Over 50% of hospitals did not have antibiograms to guide antimicrobial utilization. The study points to areas for improvement in leadership, training, and resources to support AMS programs and address antimicrobial resistance (#AMR). Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gXOMrD Joseph Chizimu Dr. Steward Mudenda, PhD, MPH, MSc, BPharm Kaunda Yamba Lukwesa Chileshe Raphael Chanda Ruth Nakazwe Bwalya Agrippa Simunyola misheck shawa Dr Aubrey Chichonyi Kalungia, PhD Duncan Chanda Uchizi Chola Tebuho Mateele Jeewan Thapa kenneth kapolowe Dr Mazyanga Lucy MAZABA Prof Mirfin Mpundu Freddie Masaninga Khalid Azam Chie Nakajima Yasuhiko Suzuki Nathan Bakyaita Evelyn Wesangula Martin Matu Roma Chilengi Hokkaido University The University Of Zambia (UNZA) Ministry of Health of Zambia ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance Africa World Health Organization East Central and Southern Africa Health Community Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI)

Thank you One Health Trust for your insightful reflections from #UNGA week. It was an honour to co-host a side-event together on 'Ensuring sustainable access to effective #antibiotics: The path from UNGA to impact'. Watch a recording of our event here ➡ https://bit.ly/4h2XyEA

📣 ICARS' quarterly newsletter is out now! Catch up on all our latest news, including... 🌍 Bringing Low- and Middle-Income Countries into the discussions at #UNGA2024 🤝 Forging new partnerships with Malawi, Brazil, the Department of Health and Social Care and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) 🚀 Kickstarting a project with the Ministry Of Health, Ghana 📄 Launching an RFP on sustainability & #AMR 📽️ Featuring in a news-style programme, produced by ITN Business 🎙️Co-hosting a webinar with the Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) ...and much more! Read the latest newsletter ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eS8GlQ Subscribe ➡️https://lnkd.in/dnCXXiJA