Exploring the Potential of Drug Sellers in Shaping the Approach to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Urban Health Settings Bangladesh

As part of CHORUS Innovation Fund Round2, ARK Foundation is implementing Drug Seller and AMR study in urban health settings of Bangladesh with the technical support of University of LEEDs and financial support of FCDO. Aim of the study is to better understand the role of formal and informal drug sellers (DS) regarding antibiotic drug
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Arts for Antimicrobial Resistance (ARTS4AMR)

Partner Organization: Horizons Institute, University of Leeds ARTS4AMR (Arts for Antimicrobial Resistance) is a pilot project for arts-based awareness-raising on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in an underserved population in urban Bangladesh. This project aimed to highlight the value of embedding arts and culture into public health interventions to enhance participant experience and community involvement, and amplify
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Piloting Antimicrobial Stewardship in Different Tiers of Hospitals in Two Districts of Bangladesh to Reduce Antimicrobial Use in Healthcare facilities

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rising rapidly in Bangladesh, posing a serious threat to healthcare. To address this challenge, ARK Foundation, with support from CDC-DGHS and WHO Bangladesh, is piloting an Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) initiative at primary, secondary, and tertiary facilities in Cumilla and Dinajpur districts. The project started with a national-level inception meeting, followed by
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Community Solutions To Antimicrobial Resistance- COSTAR

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major threat to global health, food sustainability and security, and socio-economic development. It is estimated that AMR infections cause approximately 700,000human deaths each year globally, a figure that is set to rise to 10 million by 2050 if no action is taken. COSTAR will build upon these successful foundations by
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Community Dialogues in Bangladesh

  Community Dialogues in Bangladesh aims to develop and test a “community dialogue” approach for preventing and controlling antibiotic resistance in Bangladesh. It is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, UK. The project has five objectives: to conduct research to inform the content of and processes for delivering community dialogues; to adapt the
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Community Engagement for Tackling Anti-microbial Resistance (CE4AMR)

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health concern that requires a multidisciplinary approach. Community engagement (CE) has been recognized as a crucial strategy for addressing AMR, as it involves the active participation of community stakeholders in identifying and implementing sustainable interventions. However, there is a need to understand how CE approaches are currently utilised in
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Community Solution to Antimicrobial Resistance (COSTAR)

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing threat to global health, food sustainability, and socio-economic development. It is estimated that AMR infections cause approximately 700,000 human deaths each year globally and this figure is set to rise to 10 million by 2050 if no action is taken. Multi-sectoral action that addresses human and animal health, agriculture,
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Tackling the Overlooked Pandemic of Antimicrobial Resistance: Community Solutions To Antimicrobial Resistance (COSTAR)

By Badruddin Saify, Research Assistant, ARK Foundation   Antibiotic resistance (ABR) arises when bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics. In other words, antibiotics are ineffective against them. It is a common myth that people or animals develop resistance to antibiotics, whereas, in reality, it is germs that become resistant antibiotics.   Vector illustration of superbugs. No
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