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🌍 Climate change profoundly affects African communities, threatening their survival and resilience. While global focus is on carbon emissions, the real battle here is about saving lives through adaptation: providing clean water, protecting against climate-related diseases, and

It’s World AMR Awareness Week! Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) happens when disease-causing microorganisms evolve and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder or impossible to treat. These microorganisms include viruses, fungi, bacteria and parasites that can

Africa bears the highest burden of #AntimicrobialResistance around the world - what does this mean for people and the health system? Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=F-KKmD… Educate. Advocate. Act Now. #WAAW2024 #AMR GSK Devex

“Every climate adaptation measure is directly linked to the health and well-being of communities,” Professor Brama Kone WHO African Region Climate finance must prioritise health for accessible funding to address #ClimateHealth crises. More from #AmrefAtCOP29 ⬇️ newsroom.amref.org/news/2024/11/a…

A focus on emission reductions fails to address the most pressing health needs of African communities. The immediate threat of climate change is not their carbon footprint but their vulnerability to its effects. Read more from Dr Githinji Gitahi, MBS at #COP29 Devex devex.com/news/opinion-e…

Over 60% of the African population are young people aged under 25. Overlooking them in conversations about #AMR - or indeed, anything - means overlooking the majority. Hear more from Vivian Nabasere, FAMSA on young people and sustainable solutions for AMR. #WAAW2024

African nations are at a crossroads, facing unsustainable #debt burdens, high climate adaptation and development needs. #ClimateChange grants cannot be the only step. We must do more, say Desta Lakew Alvin Tofler Munyasia africa.com/climate-change…

Sharing antibiotics is one of the ways in which people are increasing the risk of AMR in their communities. But the system is set up to drive this behaviour. We need robust public health messaging for #AMR education, awareness and action. Dr Githinji Gitahi, MBS Amref Health Africa #WAAW2024

Governments and other stakeholders need to realise the power of youth participation on #AMR at every level from agenda-setting to implementation. That's how knowledge of local solutions can be scaled up through partnership - says Vivian Nabasere FAMSA #WAAW2024

#Amref is strengthening South Sudan's ability to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through technical assistance on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and health workforce protection. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, World Health Organization (WHO) and FAO, we are taking impactful

Nothing for us, without us! Community Health Promoters are the first line of response to community health needs in Kenya and they must be at the heart of efforts to tackle #AMR. #WAAW2024

Community health workers play a crucial role in raising awareness about #AMR and promoting responsible use of antibiotics. As 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, you need to: ✅Educate patients on the risks of AMR, emphasising the importance of taking antibiotics

To close out #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek, let's shine a light on the sheer scale of this crisis. 🦠 Without urgent action, AMR will account for three deaths every minute between 2025 and 2050. But what does action look like? Here are 3⃣ steps you can take to stem the tide:

📣 As we commemorate the #16DaysOfActivism, let us unite in our efforts to #EndFGM and support survivors of #FGM. Join our webinar Series on : "Resourcing Grassroots Movements to End FGM/C" to gain a comprehensive understanding of our funding model, its impact, and the lessons we

Bond's Lena Bheeroo discusses how the sector is moving away from images & narratives of poverty with children who are malnourished with flies on them and encourages Band Aid to rethink & reconsider the messages they are amplifying in this The Guardian piece. theguardian.com/music/2024/nov…

As we mark the #16DaysOfActivism, Dr Leyla Sirad Hussein Gikandi OBE highlights the devastating impact of #FGM on women and girls on FRANCE 24 English . This harmful practice is more than a cultural issue—it’s a blatant human rights violation. #InvestDontRest youtu.be/We533Q31Gc8 Options Consultancy Services Ltd

This Christmas, we're taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge. Until noon on Tuesday 10th Dec, every pound you donate will be doubled! 📣 Visit bit.ly/amrefdouble - donate to Bring Health Closer. 📸 Adawuka Mukna (c) Amref Health Africa / Genaye Eshetu

It was powerful to hear Mercy Wanjau, EGH, Secretary to the Cabinet, address the intersection of FGM and disability. She highlighted the devastating impact of FGM on women and girls, noting, “FGM not only violates human rights but also impacts persons with disabilities in profound

Thank you all for your generous donations, we're delighted to have reached our target in just 4 days! ❤️ If you haven't yet given, you still can! The campaign is open for donations for another 24 hours only! bit.ly/amrefdouble #doubletheimpact #biggive #thebiggive Big Give

From all of us at Amref, have a wonderful festive season and a happy, healthy new year! 🎄 Thank you all for your support this year. Together, we are helping to create lasting health change in Africa ❤️ 📷 Nurses on Nurses Day, Tanzania (c) Amref Health Africa/Adrian Mgaya