UK & SA are joining forces to create a safer world against epidemics and pandemics and launching a partnership to track and report respiratory viruses like Flu (H5N1), SARS-CoV-2, RSV and Meta-Pneumovirus. Press release - ceri.org.za/news/?token=813 Collins of Highbury

In this new article, Jonathan Babuya and the rest of the team from Zihi Institute, discusses intriguing findings on the #knowledge, #attitudes, and #motivation of medical students towards #AMR efforts in Eastern #Uganda Zihi Institute Jonathan Babuya Daniel Waruingi

We present a study that focused on understanding the knowledge of medical students in Eastern Uganda Read here: doi.org/10.1371/journa… We evaluated the factors that (may) influence their motivation to engage in AMR interventions. This aligns with our research priorities 1/2

#Part1 #PublishedToday 🟦 #AntimicrobialResistance directly kills >1 million people & is associated with ~5 million deaths every year, that are expected to increase by 50% in the next 25 years #ActNow! THE SANGAI EXPRESS epaper.thesangaiexpress.com/index.php?edit… CNS citizen-news.org/2024/11/antimi…

We joined the CHReaD workshop to co-create the Health R&D comms strategy! 🌍✨ We’ll lead key campaigns — World Immunization Week , Innovation in R&D, IP in R&D, and AMR during WAAW. Together, let’s push for impact & stronger health systems! bit.ly/H_RnD #HRnD

One of our recent articles published in @JAC highlights the critical role of YouTube in creating AMR Awareness. Read more about the study here: linkedin.com/posts/zihi-ins…

The study shows that about 58319 or over 30% of neonatal sepsis deaths were attributable to #AMR. Perhaps, this figure could be higher. At times, AMR is being regarded as #invisible. However, this is how data helps to communicate its #burden to inform actionable initiatives.

We are glad to have been part of the budget advocacy workshop by Health NGOs Network (HENNET), Bajeti Hub & CHReaD. I am looking forward to 📈 our advocacy & interventions in #domesticfinancing of #HRnD, esp. on overlooked drivers of #infectiousdiseases. Read More: bit.ly/BdgtAnly

Join us for our next webinar on Friday March 7th! Our students Filip Ilievski & Carla Sacchi will present their work on #BacterialTranslation & #antibiotic R&D innovation with a #sustainability twist! Grab your lunch and coffee and join us at bit.ly/UACmar25

🔎 AMR surveillance needs better data—so where do we find it? In this blog, Gwen Knight explores the challenges of accessing open data for global antimicrobial resistance surveillance and why it’s crucial for tackling this growing threat. Read more👇 bit.ly/43plA8v #AMR

The AYARA-TF AMR and Reproductive Health Working Group invites you to a crucial discussion on "Silent Epidemic: The Rise of Drug-Resistant STIs" on 23rd March,2025 5:00PM GMT. Please click on the link below to register. forms.gle/nAUkVunCaDqzpJ…

This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of machine learning (ML) in predicting #AMR in critical and high-priority pathogens (CHPP) shorturl.at/x8VWW Interested in ML and curbing AMR: ADTCA 2025 on 19/20 June, 2025 shorturl.at/dw88h

🌍 Global health security starts locally! Communities hold the key to change. By advocating for One Health solutions, we can protect humans, animals & the environment together. Let's act now for a healthier future! 💪🏾✨ #OneHealth #CommunitySolutions #ZihiInstitute

Evidence increasingly supports people-led, participatory approaches in development—enhancing sustainability, equity, and trust. Join our weekly series exploring how community ownership can strengthen outcomes across systems. #RethinkingDevelopment Jimmy Nkaiwuatei Daniel Waruingi

To make research #inclusive an #equitable, we must view communities as poweful agents of change and empower them to drive the change. Rooting research in local realities and returning insights to the people will help turn #Data2Actions. #DataForChange #EquityInResearch

Community research shouldn’t end in journals or boardrooms. If findings don’t reach the people most affected, they lose meaning. Let’s share evidence with communities, not just about them; but for them. #EvidenceToAction #CommunityLedResearch #HealthEquity #ResearchJustice

Join the conversation on local manufacturing & sustainable funding for Africa’s vaccine ecosystem How can we shape the market for sustainable, equitable solutions? Hosted by Zihi Institute 🔗 shorturl.at/huQ0W #RethinkingAccess #AfricaHealthRnD #WorldImmunizationWeek2025

#Communities aren't just data sources-they're rights-holders, storytellers, and change agents. The data must come back to inform their lives, strengthen their rights, or shape better solutions. Data must serve those who provide it. 📸: UNDP Kenya

#EVI4DEV brings together Africa’s leading voices to advance evidence-informed development. Join the #RethinkingAccess conversation From Data to Action 📍 Hyatt Regency 🗓 7 May | 🕖 7:15–8:30 AM How can advocacy unlock financing, access & ownership in African-led health R&D?

Change isn’t just about statistics, it’s about connection, trust, and long-term transformation. While we track numbers, true progress runs deeper: it’s in how people live, feel, and lead after the project ends. Let’s shift how we define success.