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 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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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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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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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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