More than 1.3M die from AMR now.
#Research
Shows that if nothing is done
#urgently
more than 10M people will die because of
#AMR
in 2050. The misuse and overuse of Antimicrobials in humans, animals and plants are the main drivers in the development of drug-resistant pathogens.
📢‼️Let's Handle
#Antimicrobials
with Care!
As long as people continue to use antimicrobial agents illicitly & wrongly in both Animals and Humans,
#Antimicrobialresistance
will continue to occur and spread.
The strength to stop antimicrobial resistance is in our choice as humans.
Yesterday, One of Our Directors of Research and Innovation Mr. Elisa UWIHANGANYE represented Us at
#NRCSymposium2024
. He embarked on what Youth must poses in order to become perfect fits in different opportunities and changes being integrated in health care system of
#Rwanda
.
Today, We joined
@RBCRwanda
in National Health Research and Policy Conference. Research is essential in our journey of Combating
#Antimicrobialresistance
in Rwanda, As it helps to understand local resistance patterns, optimize treatment protocols, & develop innovative solutions.
#AMR
is a global concerns that doesn't discriminate- It affects human, animals and the Environment.
#Superbugs
make treatment tougher yet simple steps like appropriate vaccinations, good hygiene practices and responsible use of Antimicrobials can make a difference.
#OneHealth
Take your medication as prescribed by the doctor. Make sure to complete the treatment even if you feel better or do not experience any symptoms. Inform your healthcare provider if you encounter any side effects. Follow medical advice to prevent the spread of diseases
#AMR
Today, At the
@CepheidNews
Lunch Symposium,
@_FaceSA
ED of
@theAMRnarrative
shared her patient perspective. She emphasized on discussing IPC, fostering healthcare provider collaboration & empowering
#Patients
through education.Their voice amplifies the urgency of addressing
#AMR
.
🔹
#ALWAYS
: seek the advice of a qualified health care professional before taking antibiotics.
🔹
#REMEMBER
:
#Antibiotics
do not treat viral infections like colds and flu.
Let’s prevent
#AMR
by using medication responsibly. 💊
‼️Take your
#medication
as prescribed by the doctor. Make sure to complete the treatment even if you feel better or do not experience any symptoms.
#Inform
your healthcare provider if you encounter any side effects.
#Follow
medical advice to prevent the spread of diseases.
#AMR
📢
Knowledge is power in the battle against
#antimicrobialresistance
! Stay informed about infections and resistance patterns in your community. Stay updated, stay protected.
Below are the factors that accelerates the increase of Antibiotic resistance!
#ActonAMR
Today marks the end of
#WorldImmunizationWeek
, Let's protect our communities and save lives by ensuring access to immunization.
#Vaccines
are vital tools in preventing diseases and promoting global health. Together, let's raise awareness and support immunization efforts worldwide.
#AntimicrobialResistance
is one of the top 10 global public health and development threats. The misuse and overuse of antimicrobials in humans, animals and plants are the main drivers in the development of drug-resistant pathogens.
Let's
#Actnow
#ActonAMR
, It's everyone's role.
This evening,
@amr_initiative
team joined
@HarvardGH
's Meeting on Innovation in the Treatment of Drug-resistant Tuberculosis: The endTB Clinical Trial. TB remains a significant global health threat, ranking among the top 10 causes of death worldwide and surpassing HIV/AIDS.
‼️
#AMR
is directly responsible for 1.3M deaths and contributes to 5M deaths every year. But this is just the start. It also threatens our economic future, with an estimated global annual cost of up to US$3.4 trillion by 2030 & 28M people pushed to poverty by 2050. Let's
#Actnow
This afternoon, our Founder & Executive Director,
@MarcelIshimwe1
, joined Harvard Global Health Institute’s 2024 Global Health Symposium. He gained more insights on tackling global health equity through
#PartnershipsinAction
#HGHI2024
. Find the topics covered in the comment.
#Self
-medication increases
#AntimicrobialResistance
by misuse or overuse of antibiotics, rendering them less effective against
#infections
. This practice fuels the development of
#resistant
bacteria, endangering public health and limiting treatment options for future infections.
Tuberculosis is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases.
Only 1 in 4 people with drug-resistant tuberculosis successfully complete their long treatment.
What you can do:
🔹Educate yourself on TB causes, symptoms and prevention
🔹Don't believe in myths or misinformation.
Today, as a youth-led organization dedicated to combating
#AMR
in
#Rwanda
, we Joined Global Lunch(Call for Global action in the Lead up to the UNGA HLM on AMR).From people to leaders,urgent action against AMR is imperative. Join us in this critical mission now.
#ActonAMR
@_FaceSA
#AMR
threatens global health, making it vital for everyone to act. Responsible use of antibiotics by individuals, healthcare providers, and policymakers, alongside public awareness and hygiene practices, is essential to preserve these life-saving medicines for future generations.
📢‼️Ubudahangarwa Bw'Udukoko Ku Miti ni kimwe mu bibazo 10 Bikomeye Byugarije Ubuzima rusange Ku isi no mu Rwanda🇷🇼.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.
154 mln lives. 6 lives a minute. Every day for the last 50 years. Immunization is one of humanity’s greatest achievements.
But vaccine access remains unavailable in some areas.Speak up & tell leaders it’s time for immunization for all.
Let’s show the 🌐 what’s
#HumanlyPossible
📢
#Handhygiene
is the easiest, oldest, cheapest & simplest infection prevention & control practice(IPC) to curtail the development & spread of healthcare-associated infections,
#AntimicrobialResistance
& infectious diseases outbreaks in the healthcare settings & community.
📢‼️In Rwanda🇷🇼, According to the Tracking AMR Country Self Assessment Survey(
#TrACSS
) 2022 Country Report,
#Data
indicates that
#AMR
Awareness Campaigns for the General Public & for targeted stakeholders are needed to ensure everyone understands the burden and threat of AMR.
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I look forward to taking part in this important dialogue as a lead-up to the
@UN
General Assembly High-Level Meeting hosted by
@reactgroup
@react_latina
and
@opsoms
which will focus on how to develop the community, civil society, people, and individual leaders we need to tackle
#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
.
AMR complicates surgical procedures and invasive interventions essential in cancer care.Effective IPC measures, judicious antimicrobial use, & research into alternative therapies are crucial to mitigating the impact of AMR on cancer care and ensuring optimal outcomes for patients
The rise of
#AMR
poses a grave threat to global health, undermining the effectiveness of antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents.AMR stewardship programs and strategies to promote judicious antibiotic use are critical for combating AMR and preserving the efficacy of treatments
#AMR
is a massive mountain but it is a quintessential health issue which you can get in hospitals or anywhere and it is a little piece in puzzle in the grand scheme of One Health, and we need to start small and work our way up.
@_FaceSA
We need to
#Actnow
#ActOnAMR
#Onehealth
#Self
-medication is treating oneself with medications without medical guidance. It fuels
#AMR
by encouraging misuse of antibiotics, promoting resistant bacteria, and hindering effective treatment, exacerbating the global health threat posed by drug-resistant infections.
@FAO
#AMR
Great work!👏
@amr_program
. Youth represent a significant portion of the population and are the key influencers in their communities. In this era, empowering them to be at the forefront of combating
#Antimicrobialresistance
is essential & urgently needed.
#ActonAMR
@KennethEgwu1
AMR Club, Unilorin launched on May, 15 with the extension of their AMR knowledge to their fellow youths. Youths are influential in driving positive changes. With these young minds, we work towards a healthier future.
Our technical team is working to disseminate information in Kinyarwanda on prudent Antimicrobial use. By this, Individuals will grasp the significance of judicious antimicrobial practices, leading to increased awareness and collective action to mitigate AMR's detrimental impact.
#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
Exciting news!
@Yesi_Rwanda
, Collaborating with
@RBCRwanda
on the
#YDSARProject
is a fantastic initiative to empower youth and promote a drug-free lifestyle. Great work,
@OMunyemana
. Together, we can building a brighter, healthier future of all our Country,
#Rwanda
!
Thrilled to partner with
@RBCRwanda
on preventing drug use! We got a chance to exhibit our new
#YDSARProject
to be launched in Burera District this June 7, 2024, we are thrilled to empower youth to make healthy choices. Let's build a brighter future!
#LiveDrugFreeLifestyle
This afternoon, Our Founder &ED
@MarcelIshimwe1
is joining World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration and Energy for Development. This meeting focuses on Polio eradication(Declaring world free from Polio) and a silent pandemic(
#Antimicrobialresistance
)
Understanding
#AMR
's daily risk is Vital!
Remember
#Antibiotics
has effect on one type of microbe: bacteria.
So taking antibiotic for viral or fungal infection does nothing but potentially increase
#antibioticresistance
.
Let's combat resistant bugs and preserve our medications.
Great! Approval of this novel
#antibiotic
for three serious bacterial infections is a significant breakthrough, offering hope for effective treatment options and addressing the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance effectively.
@_FaceSA
@SaSuperbugs
@alkhalilkouma
@AMRNowKe
Today, It's
#WorldMalariaDay
What is Antimalarial drug resistance?
It occurs when malaria parasites evolve to withstand drug treatment, compromising its effectiveness.This resistance contributes to the broader issue of
#AMR
,hindering global efforts to combat
#infectiousdiseases
Urgent
#Antimicrobialstewardship
programs are needed to ensure appropriate and sustainable use of Antimicrobials, combating
#AMR
. In resource-constrained settings, effective stewardship is crucial to preserve the efficacy of antibiotics and safeguard public health.
#ActonAMR
#Infectionpreventionandcontrol
is a practical evidence-based approach to prevent avoidable infections in healthcare settings, including those caused by
#Antimicrobial
-resistant germs. 📢We call
#HCPs
and community at large to prioritize it as it reduces reliance on antibiotics
#AMRthreatens
our ability to treat infections.
It occurs when bacteria, viruses and parasites develop resistance to drugs that were once effective against them, making treatment challenging with standard antibiotics or drugs.
Play your part👇🏾
@AMRAllianceRw
is here for this.
It's the second day of
#WorldImmunizationWeek
2024. Immunization programs protects communities from preventable diseases, reducing illness, disability, and death.
#vaccination
boosts immunity, saves lives, and contributes to the collective effort of achieving public health goals.
AMR initiative Rwanda joins the
#WorldHealthDay
campaign "My health, my right," emphasizing health equity and access. We're dedicated to fortifying prevention efforts and ensuring access to innovative treatments, combating
#AMR
for advancing health equity for Rwandans.
@RBCRwanda
Nearly 5M deaths are associated with
#Antimicrobialresistance
. Children and newborns are especially vulnerable to drug-resistant bacteria(
#Superbugs
). 1 in 5 deaths caused by antibiotic resistance occur in children under the age of five.
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@RPSARwanda
"We extend heartfelt appreciation to our indispensable partners for their pivotal role in the 13th RPSA Symposium.Your unwavering support ensured its success, propelled innovation,fostering collaboration,knowledge exchange, and empowering future pharmaceutical leaders.
#Vaccinations
are key in preventing infectious diseases, reducing reliance on
#antibiotics
, and curbing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Let's prioritize
#immunization
to safeguard public health & combat the global challenge of antibiotic resistance.
#OneHealth
#AMR
Absolutely!
#AMR
impacts human and animal health interconnectedly. Farmers, as stewards of animal health, are pivotal in this fight, implementing sustainable practices that prioritize animal health, advocating for judicious antibiotic use & practicing biosecurity to combat AMR.
Antimicrobial resistance doesn't just affect people, it affects animals too!
This is why farmers have a key role in fighting
#AMR
!
Are you a farmer? 👇
#AntimicrobialResistance
Thrilled to hear.
Your invaluable contributions in combatting
#AntimicrobialResistance
on a global scale is commendable. Your dedication and efforts are instrumental in shaping a healthier future for us all.
@amr_initiative
's team can't wait to hear your insights on tackling AMR.
Just arrived in Barcelona for
#ESCMIDGlobal2024
Look forward to sharing my patient perspective on Monday, 29 April at a
@CepheidNews
Lunch Symposium for those wanting to join
In the meantime, look forward to enjoying the learning opportunities and seeing familiar faces!
#AMR
It's
#AutismAwarenessDay
, Let's advocate for medication adherence among individuals with
#Autism
. Enhancing
#adherence
helps combat
#AMR
while supporting the health and well-being of those on the spectrum. By prioritizing adherence We safeguard the effectiveness of antibiotics #
The rise of
#AMR
poses a grave threat to global health, undermining the effectiveness of antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents.AMR stewardship programs and strategies to promote judicious antibiotic use are critical for combating AMR and preserving the efficacy of treatments
#Antimicrobialresistance
occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites mutate and become resistant to the medicines used to fight them.
But you can RESIST THE RESISTANCE.
✅Respect
#antimicrobials
, get a prescription.
✅Follow medical advice.
✅Maintain good health habits.
It's
#WorldImmunizationWeek
, advocating the importance and effectiveness of eradicating and preventing several vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines are one of the most cheapest and effective public health intervention tools available.
'Humanly Possible: Immunization for all’
HOW UNDETECTED TUBERCULOSIS IS GROWING ACROSS AFRICA.
According to
#Research
;
Four in every five people in Africa are carrying undetected tuberculosis, facilitating its spread and presenting significant challenges for tuberculosis control efforts, scientists have said
A
#Thread
More than 1.3M die from AMR now.
#Research
Shows that if nothing is done
#urgently
more than 10M people will die because of
#AMR
in 2050. The misuse and overuse of Antimicrobials in humans, animals and plants are the main drivers in the development of drug-resistant pathogens.
#AMR
is a growing crisis in
#Africa
, causing over 1 million
#deaths
associated with AMR. This surpasses deaths from
#HIV
/AIDS and
#malaria
combined. Even though
#resistance
rates are lower in Africa, the region carries the highest burden of
#AMR
deaths due to a high number
Today is World
#Tuberculosis
Day.
Every year, approximately 3M people with
#Tuberculosis
go undiagnosed.
It is crucial to work together on solutions to prevent and cure one of the world's deadliest infectious disease that kill close to 3560 people daily.
Yes, we can
#EndTB
!
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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#AMR
occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites mutate and become resistant to the medicines used to fight them.
But you can RESIST THE RESISTANCE.
✅DON'T SELF-MEDICATE
✅Respect antimicrobials, get a prescription.
✅Follow medical advice.
✅Maintain good health habits
More than 1.3M die from AMR now.
#Research
Shows that if nothing is done
#urgently
more than 10M people will die because of
#AMR
in 2050. The misuse and overuse of Antimicrobials in humans, animals and plants are the main drivers in the development of drug-resistant pathogens.
It's
#WorldVeterinarianDay
. We celebrate their contribution in improving animal health as well as public health.Their unwavering commitment to issues such as reduction of
#AMR
& prevention of
#zoonotic
diseases play a crucial role in safeguarding the animals and Community health.
#Patient
harm due to unsafe care is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide and most of this harm is avoidable. Harm due to medicines and therapeutic options accounts for nearly 50% of preventable harm in medical care. Let's prioritize medication safety in health care.
#Pharmacovigilance
is the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other medecine/vaccine related problems. Here's why Pharmacovigilance is needed to Healthcare providers(
#HCPs
).
#ActonAMR
@RwandaNPC
Healthcare providers must grasp
#zoonotic
diseases' complexities to effectively manage outbreaks and prevent transmission.These
#courses
provide insights into detection, treatment, and prevention strategies, enhancing
#HCPs
preparedness and capacity to safeguard public health.
FYI,
@WHO
has a FREE online course on "Response Preparedness for Zoonotic Disease Outbreaks Using a One-Health Approach." In the course, participants will explore concepts of coordinated response to manage zoonotic disease outbreaks.
To register, visit:
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.
This
#WorldImmunizationWeek
, themed 'Humanly Possible: Immunization for all', we celebrate the achievements of immunization in eradicating smallpox, nearly eradicating polio, & radically reducing child mortality in the past 50 years, globally.
#VaccinesWork
@_FaceSA
Understanding AMR's daily risk is Vital!
Remember
#Antibiotics
has effect on one type of microbe: bacteria.
So taking antibiotic for viral or fungal infection does nothing but potentially increase
#antibioticresistance
.
Let's combat resistant bugs and preserve our medications