African Youth Antimicrobial Resistance Alliance Task Force (AYARA-TF)

Join the conversation! The alarming rise of drug-resistant Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) threatens global health security. The AYARA-TF AMR and Reproductive Health Working Group invites you to a critical discussion on: "Silent Epidemic: The Rise of Drug-Resistant STIs" Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in Reproductive Health Hear from experts and thought leaders on: - The latest research and trends on AMR in STIs - The impact of AMR on reproductive health and vulnerable populations - Strategies for prevention, detection, and treatment This is a great opportunity to gain insights from global health experts, network with professionals in the field and contribute to the discussion, and shape the future of AMR and reproductive health You can register using the link below: https://lnkd.in/dg2TRGnj #AMR #ReproductiveHealth #STIs #GlobalHealth #HealthSecurity #Sustainability Zihi Institute Alliance Against Antimicrobial Resistance Snowman Artland IPSF African Regional Office (IPSF AfRO) Generational Stewards for Antimicrobials (GSA) Students Against Superbugs Africa Africa Public Health Student Network Initiative - AfricaPHSN Ducit Blue Foundation @FAMSA Naomi Chikezie Brian Onditi Sano Samuel Ngoni Veddie Muzondo Gathai Mundia Maryam Abdulkarim AMRSB Hafeez Hamza Vivian Nabisere Mayowa صديق Akinpelu MD Daniel Waruingi AMR Now Ndege Ngere_D Nahashon Gicheru LUCY GATITU Africa CDC Africa CDC Youth AMREF

As a proud member of the African Youth Antimicrobial Alliance Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance and Sustainable Development Goals (AYARA-TF AMR and SDG), we successfully hosted a webinar under the timely theme 'Understanding AMR & SDGs: Opportunities for Youth Action'. This informative and engaging webinar aimed to raise awareness about the interconnectedness of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the critical role of youth in addressing these pressing global health challenges. The webinar specifically focused on the intersections between AMR and four key SDGs: 1. SDG 1: No Poverty- Highlighting the economic burden of AMR on individuals, communities, and healthcare systems. 2. SDG 2: Zero Hunger - Exploring the impact of AMR on food security, agriculture, and nutrition. 3. SDG 5: Gender Equality- Discussing the disproportionate effects of AMR on women and girls, particularly in low-resource settings. 4. SDG 13: Climate Action - Examining the connections between AMR, climate change, and environmental sustainability. Through this webinar, we empowered young people with knowledge, skills, and opportunities to take action against AMR and contribute to achieving the SDGs. By leveraging the energy, creativity, and commitment of youth, we can build a stronger, more resilient global response to AMR and accelerate progress towards a healthier, more sustainable future for all. Gratitude goes to our speakers who shared their expert insights and knowledge on this crucial conversation. #AMR #SDGs #Youths #AYARA

Africa Public Health Student Network Initiative (AFRICAPHSN) AFRICAPHSN Tanzania NWG in partnership with the Tanzanian Ministry of Health (MoH),will host a crucial webinar on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) on *February 24, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EAT* via *Google meeting* platform. This vital event, themed *"One Health Imperative: Collaborative Action Against AMR,"* aims to unite students, experts, and health professionals to address global health threat,AMR. The webinar will feature prominent speakers, Emiliana N. Francis Emiliana Francis the National AMR Coordinator at the Ministry of Health, Hamis Msagama Hamisi Msagama Director of the One Health Society (OHS); Daniel Waruingi Daniel Waruingi of the ZIHI Institute Zihi Institute and Yuda Sule Paschal, Country Team Lead for AFRICAPHSN in Tanzania and Glory Livingstone Glory Livingstone the session moderator. The experts will share insights and knowledge on the challenges of AMR and explore collaborative solutions through a One Health lens. 📌 *Certificates will be provided for attendees* #APHSN Tanzania #Ministry of Health *Join group for more updates* https://lnkd.in/d3qxk4Am Ntuli Kapologwe Witness John TANZANIA MEDICAL STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION(TAMSA) onehealth _tz Vanessa Carter Maryam Abdulkarim AMRSB Mayowa صديق Akinpelu MD Mays Business School - Texas A&M University Tanzania One Health Conference Student One Health Innovation Club -SOHIC Tanzania Pharmaceutical Student's Association [TAPSA] - KIU Anodi Kaihula

We are happy to invite you to our webinar: 🌍 Understanding AMR & SDGs: Opportunities for Youth Action! 💡 Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a growing global health crisis, and its impact extends across multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). But how can youth take action? Join AYARA-TF for an engaging session as we explore the crucial links between AMR and the SDGs—and how young leaders can drive impactful change. 📅 Date: Saturday, 15th February 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM GMT+0 🎙 Speakers: 🔹 Esmita Charani – Associate Professor, University of Cape Town 🔹 Dr. Sharon Odeo – AMR Project Lead, Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network 🔹 Hafeez Hamza – AMR Youth Liaison Officer, Ducit Blue Foundation and Head of AMR & SDGs, AYARA-TF 📢 Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the movement to tackle AMR while advancing the SDGs. 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/AMR-SDG Let’s shape a healthier, more sustainable future together! 🚀 #AMR #SDGs #YouthAction #GlobalHealth ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance Zihi Institute Alliance Against Antimicrobial Resistance Snowman Artland IPSF African Regional Office (IPSF AfRO) Generational Stewards for Antimicrobials (GSA) Students Against Superbugs Africa Africa Public Health Student Network Initiative - AfricaPHSN Ducit Blue Foundation @FAMSA Naomi Chikezie Brian Onditi Sano Samuel Ngoni Veddie Muzondo Gathai Mundia Maryam Abdulkarim AMRSB Hafeez Hamza Vivian Nabisere Mayowa صديق Akinpelu MD Daniel Waruingi AMR Now Ndege Ngere_D Nahashon Gicheru LUCY GATITU Africa CDC Africa CDC Youth AMREF

I always remind my teammates at Tanzania Health Awake that we are young, energetic, and determined. We should never underestimate our knowledge or the impact of our work. Quitting is not an option—it could be a sign of discouragement and would make us even more vulnerable to the public health challenges we are fighting against. Advocacy has both tough and rewarding moments, but ensuring good health and well-being is our ultimate goal. We must remain consistent and resilient. Flexibility is key, and in a short time, we have already achieved impactful projects. Let’s keep up the momentum. It’s not easy, but it’s meaningful. Advocate Ismail P. Mwasege Tanzania Health Awake-THA (Youth Led NGO) Ntuli Kapologwe Mark Lwakatare Dr. Norman Jonas Yuda Sule Ally Mwambela Allen Kaiza African Youth Antimicrobial Resistance Alliance Task Force (AYARA-TF)

🌍 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Become a Council Member Organization of AYARA-TF! 🚀 Are you a youth-led or youth-serving organization passionate about tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Africa? Join the African Youth Antimicrobial Resistance Alliance Task Force (AYARA-TF) and amplify your impact across the continent! Eligibility Criteria: ✅ Based in Africa ✅ Established for at least 18 months ✅ Youth-led or Youth-serving ✅ Active in AMR with ongoing/completed projects or visible public engagement in the last 12 months 📅 Deadline: 25th February 2025 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/joinAYARA-TF Together, let's lead the fight against AMR! 💪🌍 #YouthInAMR #AfricaRising #AMRChampions ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance Zihi Institute Alliance Against Antimicrobial Resistance Snowman Artland IPSF African Regional Office (IPSF AfRO) Generational Stewards for Antimicrobials (GSA) Students Against Superbugs Africa Africa Public Health Student Network Initiative - AfricaPHSN Ducit Blue Foundation @FAMSA Naomi Chikezie Brian Onditi Sano Samuel Ngoni Veddie Muzondo Gathai Mundia Maryam Abdulkarim AMRSB Hafeez Hamza Vivian Nabisere Mayowa صديق Akinpelu MD Daniel Waruingi AMR Now Ndege Ngere_D Nahashon Gicheru LUCY GATITU Africa CDC Africa CDC Youth AMREF

🌍📢 Calling all African Youth Changemakers! Showcase your impactful initiatives, research, or projects on Antimicrobial Resistance in the AYARA-TF 2024 Youth Compendium on AMR! This compendium aims to celebrate the outstanding contributions of African youth organizations in addressing AMR across various focus areas. Selected entries will be featured in the compendium, launching in March 2025. 📌 Focus Areas: 👩⚕️ AMR and Reproductive Health 📢 Community Awareness and Advocacy 🪴 AMR and One Health 🤝 Youth Leadership in AMR 🌍 Intersection of AMR and Climate Change 💡 Research and Innovation 🎨 AMR and Art 🚻 AMR and Gender 🐾 AMR and Animals 🌿 AMR and Environment ✨ Others 📝 Submission Deadline: 25th February 2025 🔗 Submit your entry here: bit.ly/Compendium24 Let your voice shape the future of the fight against AMR! 📧 For inquiries, contact our communications support team at: ayaratf@gmail.com ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance Alliance Against Antimicrobial Resistance Snowman Artland IPSF African Regional Office (IPSF AfRO) Generational Stewards for Antimicrobials (GSA) Students Against Superbugs Africa Africa Public Health Student Network Initiative - AfricaPHSN Ducit Blue Foundation @FAMSA Naomi Chikezie Brian Onditi Sano Samuel Ngoni Veddie Muzondo Gathai Mundia Maryam Abdulkarim AMRSB Hafeez Hamza Vivian Nabisere Mayowa صديق Akinpelu MD Daniel Waruingi AMR Now Ndege Ngere_D Nahashon Gicheru LUCY GATITU Africa CDC Africa CDC Youth AMREF

🌍📢 Calling all African Youth Changemakers! Showcase your impactful initiatives, research, or projects on Antimicrobial Resistance in the AYARA-TF 2024 Youth Compendium on AMR! This compendium aims to celebrate the outstanding contributions of African youth organizations in addressing AMR across various focus areas. Selected entries will be featured in the compendium, launching in March 2025. 📌 Focus Areas: 👩⚕️ AMR and Reproductive Health 📢 Community Awareness and Advocacy 🪴 AMR and One Health 🤝 Youth Leadership in AMR 🌍 Intersection of AMR and Climate Change 💡 Research and Innovation 🎨 AMR and Art 🚻 AMR and Gender 🐾 AMR and Animals 🌿 AMR and Environment ✨ Others 📝 Submission Deadline: 25th February 2025 🔗 Submit your entry here: bit.ly/Compendium24 Let your voice shape the future of the fight against AMR! 📧 For inquiries, contact our communications support team at: ayaratf@gmail.com ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance Alliance Against Antimicrobial Resistance Snowman Artland IPSF African Regional Office (IPSF AfRO) Generational Stewards for Antimicrobials (GSA) Students Against Superbugs Africa Africa Public Health Student Network Initiative - AfricaPHSN Ducit Blue Foundation @FAMSA Naomi Chikezie Brian Onditi Sano Samuel Ngoni Veddie Muzondo Gathai Mundia Maryam Abdulkarim AMRSB Hafeez Hamza Vivian Nabisere Mayowa صديق Akinpelu MD Daniel Waruingi AMR Now Ndege Ngere_D Nahashon Gicheru LUCY GATITU Africa CDC Africa CDC Youth AMREF

Here's my 2024 LinkedIn Rewind, by Coauthor: From night shifts in hospital pharmacy to co-founding Zihi Institute , 2024 showed me how individual moments of patient care connect to global health transformation. This year crystallized my understanding of how grassroots action drives systemic change: • Co-founded Zihi Institute to address overlooked drivers of infectious diseases • Represented Zihi Institute and African Youth Antimicrobial Resistance Alliance Task Force (AYARA-TF) at the 4th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR • Launched Fahamu UVIDA program supporting tertiary students in Kenya • Completed pharmacy internship at Kenyatta University Teaching Hospital • Appointed Head of Programs at Students Against Superbugs Africa • Elected Secretary General of the PSK - Young Pharmacists Group Three posts that captured our journey toward better global health: "Life is both fragile and resilient" - On discovering how night shifts in pharmacy reveal healthcare's deepest truths https://lnkd.in/dtdmaMjq "Last week I was privileged to represent Zihi Institute" - Speaking for African youth at the Global AMR Conference https://lnkd.in/dQ8x6bUk "I'm happy to share that I'm starting a new position as Co-Founder" - Taking the leap to build solutions for overlooked health challenges https://lnkd.in/dc-NWUPa Looking ahead: 2025 will focus on expanding Zihi Institute's impact across Africa while strengthening youth leadership in global health security. Our mission: data-driven interventions that build community resilience against infectious diseases. To every young healthcare professional working to strengthen our systems: your local actions create global impact. The future of health security depends on our collective courage to reimagine solutions. #AMR #OneHealth #Youth #Healthcare #LinkedInRewind #2024wrapped -- Get your 2024 LinkedIn Rewind! Go to coauthor [dot] studio in your browser

Here's my 2024 LinkedIn Rewind, by Coauthor: I'm elated to share how #2024 taught me that scientific impact comes not just from research papers, but from transforming that knowledge into community action. From publishing in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy to coordinating grassroots #WAAW2024 activities reaching thousands, this year proved that bridging research and community advocacy creates real change in the fight against #AMR. Key milestones that shaped our impact: → Published research on community pharmacists' role in antimicrobial stewardship in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy → Published research on COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers at a Teaching Hospital in Zambia: Findings and Implications in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy → Coordinated education campaigns reaching 28 secondary schools → Represented African youths under African Youth Antimicrobial Resistance Alliance Task Force (AYARA-TF) at the World Food Forum One Health Assembly → Transitioned to Pre-registration Pharmacist role at Cimas Health Group → Led Generational Stewards for Antimicrobials (GSA) most extensive WAAW campaign yet → Spearheading the preparations of the IPSF African Regional Office (IPSF AfRO) 13th African Pharmaceutical Symposium as the vice-chairperson. → Participated at the #RENOFARM FAO Multistakeholder workshop https://lnkd.in/dFg49jA9 Three posts that captured our mission: "Are We Truly Prepared for the Next Big Global Pandemic?" On Sir Alexander Fleming's prophecy and why proactive AMR prevention matters more than ever https://lnkd.in/dfbpsdcf "Community Pharmacists' Knowledge on AMR" How empowering pharmacists strengthens our defense against resistance https://lnkd.in/dEKPKVYu "The Magical Power of Molecular Docking" When innovation in research methodology reveals nature's solutions https://lnkd.in/dDHMpDHc Looking ahead: 2025 marks my transition to registered pharmacist while expanding evidence-based AMR interventions through global youth networks. The silent pandemic of antimicrobial resistance demands both rigorous science and community action - and we're just getting started. To every young scientist and advocate fighting AMR: your research matters, your voice matters, and together we're building an #AMRfreegeneration. #AMR #OneHealth #UNGAHLM2024 #ActNow #LinkedInRewind #2024wrapped -- Get your 2024 LinkedIn Rewind! Go to coauthor [dot] studio in your browser