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How can countries turn AMR commitments into context-specific action? Dr. Kristina Osbjer, @ICARS_global ’ Director of Science, explains how ICARS partners with LMICs to build practical, cross-sector solutions & make #OneHealth approaches operational. buff.ly/aONqRL9

📢 ICARS launches ICARS Africa in partnership with @Amref_Worldwide. We’re excited to announce the establishment of #ICARSAfrica, our new regional presence hosted by Amref Health Africa in #Nairobi. Supported by @wellcometrust, this partnership will accelerate locally driven, evidence-based solutions to address antimicrobial resistance (hashtag#AMR) across the continent. 🌍 Africa faces one of the world’s highest AMR burdens, with AMR-associated deaths projected to reach 4.1 million annually in the region by 2050. With ICARS Africa, we’re strengthening our ability to work alongside countries to develop context-specific, sustainable interventions aligned with National AMR Action Plans. Find out more about ICARS Africa 🔗 bit.ly/3KMDCux

@ASLM_News The @ICARS_global team in Nairobi today. There is fire in the belly to contain #AMR and the teams are not sleeping @ASLM_News

Tune in to Food Systems ⎮ #WAAW may be over, but the fight against #AMR is far from finished. Dr. Kristina Osbjer shares how @ICARS_global helps countries overcome barriers to collaboration and implement evidence-based AMR interventions on the ground. buff.ly/aONqRL9

For #WAAW2025, hearing from some of our #FlemingFund partners on what the programme means to them, we finish the🎞️s with Carolina Vega @ICARS_global - supported by a Fleming Fund Global Grant. ➡️ Watch Carolina's video: flemingfund.org/publications/a… #WAAW #AMRSurveillance #OneHealth

During the plenary session at the ASLM Special Convention on Diagnostics, Dr Watipaso Chifundo Nyirendam, Science Advisor, AMR Mitigation in Africa at the International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS), chaired the session “Financing AMR Surveillance in Africa – Building the Investment Case.” She underscored the critical role of data in designing effective AMR surveillance programs, highlighting data gaps and system readiness in African countries, presenting multi-country evidence to inform investment decisions and using data to strengthen policies, scale programs, and improve public health outcomes Data-driven investments are essential to building sustainable AMR surveillance systems and safeguarding health security across Africa. @Hologic @ICARS_global #aslmdiagnosticsconvention2025 #AMRResponse #FutureOfDiagnostics2025 #LaboratoryMedicine

🌎 Yesterday marked the final day of #WAAW25. 🔵 At ICARS, we took a moment to come together as a team and wear blue in solidarity with the global community raising awareness of #AMR. Meet our team 🔗 icars-global.org/about-icars/me… #GoBlueforAMR

Prof. Sujith J. Chandy, Executive Director of the International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (@ICARS_global), delivered an insightful address during the opening ceremony of the ASLM Special Convention on Diagnostics. Prof. Chandy highlighted the urgent need for diagnostics that are accessible, affordable, and supported by strong infrastructure, quality systems, and skilled expertise. He underscored the realities faced in many communities, where patients often travel long distances, and clinicians must make rapid decisions with limited diagnostic tools. He emphasised that for AMR to be effectively mitigated, Africa must strengthen diagnostic capacity not only for individual patient care but also for robust surveillance systems. He referenced the AU AMR Landmark Report and the UNGA high-level meeting on AMR as important platforms that must now translate into action. He reaffirmed ICARS’ commitment to context-specific, cost-effective, and sustainable AMR solutions across the One Health spectrum, inviting all partners to join in this critical moment to protect the continent from the growing threat of AMR. @Hologic @ICARS_global #aslmdiagnosticsconvention2025 #AMRResponse #FutureOfDiagnostics2025 #LaboratoryMedicine

Vaccination is a powerful, evidence-based tool against #AMR. 💉🐮🌱 By preventing infections in humans, animals, and ecosystems, vaccines cut antibiotic use and slow resistant bacteria. Learn more: icars-global.org/what-we-do/vac… #GlobalHealth #ICARS #WAAW25

📚Today’s #MondayRead is an ICARS-supported scoping review that maps the current evidence on interventions to reduce antimicrobial resistance (#AMR) in Latin America and the Caribbean. 🔬Using articles from PubMed, Web of Science, LILACS, and grey literature, the authors focused on reports on the implementation of AMR programmes, interventions, or policies aimed at tackling AMR that were published between January 2018 and December 2024. 🌍The findings demonstrate that most interventions are concentrated in the human health sector, with a major gap in #OneHealth research integrating animal, environmental, and human health. Beside the need of more rigorous evaluations that inform decision making and the need of a One Health network within the LAC region. 📋The results from this review will be used by the ICARS-supported project team to draft a priority list of future intervention and implementation areas to be prioritised in the region. 🔗 Read more: icars-global.org/knowledge/amr-…

🌍 This #WAAW2025, we’re highlighting the vital role of strong Infection Prevention & Control in slowing AMR. Effective #IPC saves lives and reduces antibiotic use. ICARS is supporting IPC projects in Ghana, Colombia, Lao PDR, Vietnam & Tanzania - improving hygiene, reducing infections, and strengthening biosecurity across human and animal health. Learn more about our work- icars-global.org/what-we-do/inf… #AMR #InfectionPrevention #OneHealth #ICARS #GlobalHealth

Gender affects vulnerability to #AMR, yet is often ignored in research & interventions. At #ICARS, we encourage gender & equity considerations during every stage of AMR interventions. 🌍⚖️ #WAAW25 icars-global.org/what-we-do/gen…

Diagnostic and #AntimicrobialStewardship are key components in global efforts to preserve antimicrobial effectiveness. Find out more about stewardship in the explainer below, or by visiting our website 🔗 icars-global.org/what-we-do/dia… #WAAW25

🌎For #WAAW25, ICARS will be exploring #AMR themes, starting with #ClimateChange. Explore our climate-related projects on our refreshed website: icars-global.org/our-thematic-a…

📣 ICARS is looking for a Finance Assistant to join our growing team! 📍 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark 💼 Position: Full-time, Administrative Officer 📅 Application deadline: 02/12/2025 💡 Are you a skilled Finance Assistant with hands-on experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent organisational skills? 🌎 Do you enjoy working in a dynamic, diverse and motivated team? If yes, we’d love to hear from you! 📈 As our new Finance Assistant, you’ll support the Finance & Grants Senior Programme Manager with accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and administration. 📊 You’ll help ensure our financial operations run smoothly - from processing transactions and invoices to assisting audits and supporting project teams around the world. Learn more about the role and apply ➡️ bit.ly/3JWtYAU #Hiring #FinanceJobs #FinanceAssistant #AMR #GlobalHealth #OneHealth #ICARS #JoinOurTeam #CopenhagenJobs #WorkInDenmark #FinanceCareers #GlobalHealthJobs

Ambassador Tuladhar Visits ICARS to Strengthen Collaboration on Antimicrobial Resistance @MofaNepal @SumnimaTuladhar @ICARS_global diplomatnepal.com/news/ambassado…