AMR Initiative Rwanda

Who We Are: AMR Initiative Rwanda, is a non-profit organization dedicated to combating antimicrobial resistance in Rwanda by promoting the responsible use of antimicrobials across human, animal, and environmental sectors, promoting research, and implementing appropriate infection prevention and control measures nationwide. Our Mission: Implementing the One Health approach to prevent, mitigate, and control the spread of resistant microorganisms, while ensuring the availability of safe, effective, and high-quality antimicrobials, and promoting their prudent and rational use in Rwanda. Our Vision: We envision a Rwanda where antimicrobial drugs are used responsibly, ensuring access to and use of quality, safe, and effective antimicrobials in the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases in humans, animals, and the environment, with empowered youth at the forefront of this transformational change. Our Objectives: 1. To Increase national awareness and understanding of AMR through education and training. 2. To Strengthen the Knowledge and Evidence-Based through Surveillance and Research Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance for Infection Prevention and Control. 3. To Reduce the incidence of infection through effective sanitation, hygiene and infection prevention measures. 4. To Optimize the Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Human, Animal and Agricultural Sector. 5. Integrating Artificial intelligence in the fight against Antimicrobial resistance. 6. Research and Development(R&D). Contact Us: Email: info@amrinitiativerwanda.org Founder: marcel@amrinitiativerwanda.org #SaveAntimicrobials #OneHealth #Rwanda