Antimicrobial Resistance Week – NAMS Yemen
Name of the activity: Antimicrobial Resistance Week
Country/NMO: NAMS Yemen
Program: Communicable Diseases
Contact information: contact [email protected] to get in touch with the Activity Coordinator
Type of the activity: Replicating Activity
Category: Education
Focus area: Reduce incidence of Antimicrobial Resistance
Sustainable Development Goals addressed: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being)
Problem statement:
Yemen has a deteriorated health system due to the active political conflict and consequences of Covid-19 spread. In addition to that, lack of regulatory laws regarding the use of antimicrobials have all lead to the enormous emergence of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). According to a study made in Aden – the temporary capital- by Badulla WF, et al; there was a high percentage of bacteria resistant to several antibiotics. Hence, any act aims to improve the situation is absolutely required.
Target groups:
- General population
- Medical students
- Other Students
Beneficiaries:
- General population
- Medical students
- Other Students
Objectives:
- To educate 30 medical students about the risks of AMR, and the importance of antimicrobial stewardship (21 Nov).
- To mount an online campaign about the risks and prevention of AMR on Facebook and WhatsApp during the WAAW (18-24 Nov).
- To increase the awareness of AMR among 100 high school students (23 Nov).
- To increase the awareness of AMR among 150 individuals of the general public (26 Nov).
Indicators of Success:
- At least 20 medical students will have a better knowledge regarding AMR and stewardship which will be evaluated through the post-activity feedback evaluation.
- A minimum of 1000 views for the infographic posts on Facebook and WhatsApp statuses.
- More than 50% of students will answer 3 out of 4 multiple choice questions correctly in the post-activity questionnaire.
- More than 50% of individuals will answer 3 out of 4 multiple choice questions correctly in the post-activity questionnaire.
Methodology:
The problem statement is identified.
- Vision, goals, objectives, and indicators of success are set.
- The timeline of the program is determined.
- The SWOT analysis is made.
- The budget is set in accordance to the objectives.
- A call has been sent to all members of the SCs welling to join the OC of the program.
- The OC members have split into four groups:
- Collecting the content and materials for the awareness events and infographics.
- Planning and preparing the course for medical students.
- Designing banners, brochures, and infographics of the program.
- Executing the on-ground events and social media shares.”
Plans for evaluation:
All indicators of success will be examined to determine whether or not the objectives are successfully achieved. Therefore, the post-activity questionnaires, feed-back evaluations, and views of social media infographic posts will be analyzed.
External collaborations:
We have collaborated (sponsorship) with Out-Reach Clinician Development Organization (ORCDO) which is a local medical NGO.
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