The struggle began with Prof. Dr. Nabasa Herbert, Commissioner for Environmental Health (MoH), integrating a key discussion with MUsEHa’s AMR campaign, highlighting the need to align environmental health and AMR efforts for a comprehensive public‑health approach.
We’re officially underway with the 10th Antimicrobial Resistance Conference here at Hotel Africana.
Strong discussions on how we can protect our present and secure our future.
Makerere University College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Bio-Security (COVAB ) shared how Uganda’s AMR surveillance capacity has grown — stronger diagnostics, better data use, and improved performance across sentinel sites.
Real progress supported by training, mentorship, and upgraded lab systems.
A special appreciation to @aidscommission for sponsoring our young advocates from various AMR Clubs at this year's National AMR Conference—empowering them to drive national action through creative awareness and youth-led engagement. 🙌🌍
#PreventingAMRTogether#FightAMRNow
Here at Hotel Africana for the 10th National AMR conference.
This is how #WAAW is progressing.
We were previlaged to deliver a message through Art as youths representing @UYCAS256 to combat #AMR#ActNowProtectOurPresentSaveOurFuture
The team representing @UYCAS256 had to shine at the 10th National AMR conference, and those who haven't met @marvin_lule68 you need to meet him in person 😊.
Colleagues, let Art and drama communicate!
The 10th Antimicrobial Resistance Conference 2025 day 2 has been a success! Themed: "Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future "
Together we can fight AMR, it takes a multisectoral approach, we all have a role to play!
#AntimicrobialResistanceAwarenessWeek
"Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future" - the theme for the World Antimicrobial Resistance Week.
Today, we joined the world to mark #WAAW2025 at the 10th National AMR Conference in Uganda — a reminder that antimicrobial resistance is already costing lives and livelihoods.
In Uganda, the losses are increasing and are devastating:
📌 26,000+ deaths linked to AMR (2021)
📌 Economic losses hit USD 500M
📌 Healthcare-acquired resistant infections cost USD 62M yearly
With support from the UK DHSC’s #FlemingFund through UK Aid managed by @MottMacDonald and in collaboration with @MinofHealthUG, @MAAIF_Uganda, Ministry of Water, @ugwildlife, our consortium partners: @hepsuganda, Makerere COVAB, I-Train and Evaluate Center (i-TEC) and @biomedics_P, and other implementing partners, Uganda is taking bold steps to fight AMR— but we must all join in:
✔️ Get tested before receiving treatment
✔️ Don’t self-medicate
✔️ Complete your antibiotics
✔️ Don’t share or misuse antibiotics
✔️ Dispose of expired drugs safely
#AMR #StopAMR #OneHealth #Uganda #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity #AMRAwareness
As @hepsuganda prepares for the 10th Uganda National AMR Conference, we acknowledge that combating Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR) still requires an inclusive multi-sectoral collaboration from health professionals, veterinarians, environmental experts, and policymakers, where every action, from responsible antibiotic use to sustainable practices and public awareness, plays a vital role.
Let's discuss practical ways for professionals in health, agriculture, and environmental fields to strengthen collaborations and ensure sustainable progress in this critical fight.
#HEPSUGANDAat25
And yes;We are still celebrating 🥳 We are grateful to have been recognized as winners of the YouthLed Initiative Award at the WASH Awards organized by @uwasnet Congs to us for impacting thousands of school children through our WASH project led by @AkelloCatheri11@TrinityChall
🎉 Graduates of the program will be inducted as Early Career AMR Researchers during the conference! 🌍✨
🗓️ Challenge: 10 Oct–10 Nov 2025
🗓️ Conference: 14–16 Nov 2025 at @SorotiUniversi1
📚 What’s in the challenge?
✅ Daily peer-to-peer mentorship sessions
✅ Research proposal, Abstract writing & manuscript development
✅ Guidance from senior AMR researchers
✅ Presentation opportunity at the national conference
🚀 #Exciting news! We’re launching the 30-Day Peer-to-Peer AMR Research Mentorship Challenge (10 Oct–10 Nov 2025). 🎓✨
Young researchers across 🇺🇬 will sharpen their skills & prepare to present at the 2nd National AMR Youth Conference 2025. 🧑🏾🔬👩🏼🔬
#YouthAgainstAMR#WAAW2025