ROLLING BACK RESISTANCE IN TANZANIA
Superbugs are a major problem in Tanzania. There are high levels of inappropriate use of antimicrobial medicine in both human and agricultural sectors and a very low awareness of the issue among public, professionals and policy makers. Antibiotics can be purchased widely without prescription, and regulation of community pharmacies is difficult and poorly resourced.
Several studies show levels of resistance are soaring.
But there is hope.
Young Tanzanian pharmacist, Erick Venant, is the founder of the non-governmental organisation RBA-Initiative, which runs ‘AMR School Clubs’ in the Dodoma region of Tanzania. These clubs aim to educate children about superbugs through a set of fun and creative activities so they can bring the message back to their families and communities.
“Thank you, Erick, for what you’re doing for the world and, in particular, the children of Tanzania… You’re doing a fantastic job.” -- Dame Sally Davies, UK Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance
SCHOOL-IN-A-BOX?
To run their AMR School Clubs, the RBA Initiative need more resources. Nothing fancy – in fact, they’re things many people in different parts of the world would take for granted: a laptop, projector, a printer, and stationery. Basic, but transformative, tools that would fit in a transportable box.
Your generosity has enabled us to purchase equipment for new Schools in a box, enough open FIVE new AMR school clubs in Tanzania and reach many more children across the region, as founder, Erick Venant, explains:
“This equipment will be transformative for the project, allowing us to reach hundreds more children and helping secure our future. Thank you, Stop Superbugs!”