The ReAct Africa Couch Conversation about AMR series. Look at seven short videos with stakeholders from the African region discussing different areas within antimicrobial resistance and work that needs to be done.
The Couch Conversation videos was produced during the 2022 ReAct Africa & South Centre conference to enlighten different aspects of antimicrobial resistance. Each video has a separate theme.
Episode 1: Couch Conversations about antimicrobial resistance
– cross disciplinary partnership
There is an urgent need for cross disciplinary partnerships to be able to mitigate antimicrobial resistance. But to operationalize the One Health approach on one of largest global health challenges is not an easy task. Listen to a few actors in the African region discussing the need for working together across sectors. Video: Kalichi Pictures
Episode 2: Couch Conversations about antimicrobial resistance
– human health
Bacterial infections are getting more and more difficult to treat because bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics. Listen to a few actors in the African region discussing human health and antimicrobial resistance. Video: Kalichi Pictures
Episode 3 – Couch Conversations about antimicrobial resistance
– animal health
In many cases, routine use of antibiotics is unnecessary and can be reduced by improving animal husbandry practices such as biosecurity. Listen to a few actors in the African region discussing animal health and antimicrobial resistance. Video: Kalichi Pictures
Episode 4: Couch conversations about antimicrobial resistance
– National Action Plans on AMR
Listen to a few actors in the African region discussing work on National Action plans on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and the need to move from theory to action. Video: Kalichi Pictures
Episode 5: Couch conversations about antimicrobial resistance
– burden of antibiotic resistant bacterial infections – the GRAM Study
The GRAM study is a large study released beginning of 2022 in Lancet Global Health. The study shows, every year 1,27 million people die from antibiotic resistance. Dr. Janet Midega, Senior Research Manager, Wellcome Trust discusses the study. Video: Kalichi Pictures
Episode 6: Couch conversations about antimicrobial resistance
– non governmental organizations engaging in antimicrobial resistance
Listen to a few actors in the African region discussing why and how non governmental organizations (NGOs) should engage in antimicrobial resistance. Video: Kalichi Pictures
Episode 7: Couch conversations about antimicrobial resistance
– AMR Champion – Dr Samuel Kariuku
Meet Professor Samuel Kariuki, Acting Director General, The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). He received the ReAct Africa and South Centre Appreciation Award in 2022. Video: Kalichi Pictures
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- Couch Conversations on AMR – 7 short videos with stakeholders in the African region