Joining Forces Against Antimicrobial Resistance

How much do you know about Antimicrobial Resistance? How big is this issue? and What are the needs to end it? ?How can you take an active role in the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance?

We are very excited to announce to you that the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA), the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF), and the International Veterinary Students Association (IVSA) are joining efforts and actions against Antimicrobial Resistance.

As we believe that our strength comes from our members, we are calling you to take an action against Antimicrobial Resistance, to spread awareness in your communities and to be part of the change for which we are standing.

How are you going to do this? What resources do you need to actively educate, campaign and advocate on AMR?

This year World Antimicrobial Awareness Week will be held from the 15th till the 21st November!

Several days ago, you received access to the Manual and Supporting Tool-kits we prepared for you. You can find them here. Now it is time for YOU to take action!

In order to do this you need to:

1. Become educated on AMR and decide on the approach you want to take: Education, Campaigning, Advocacy.

2. Complete the Enrollment form to the best of your capabilities. Note that the form contains guiding questions on Activity (Project) Management in order to help you plan the Activity. If you have any concerns, feel free to contact our Program Coordinator or leave the box empty – you will be able to edit it later. Note that you will also be asked to complete a Candidature form, which needs to be signed/stamped by the President of your organization (NMO President).

3. Get in touch with the Program Coordinator on Communicable Diseases ([email protected]), if you require further assistance in planning your activity(ies). He will be available for a meeting to provide you with further support.

4. Create impact and reduce incidence of Antibiotic (or Antimicrobial) Resistance.

We are looking forward to your and our joint Actions. Note that your successfully enrolled Activities will be promoted on the WorldMap of AMR Activities via the IFMSA Media. Furthermore, the most impactful Activities enrolled by 1st December from IFMSA, IVSA and IPSF will be promoted on the social media of all three organizations.

Together we can make a difference!