Health officials and policymakers from 16 countries in East and Southern Africa have converged in Nairobi for a crucial regional meeting tackling the urgent issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The “Regional Meeting to Review Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines and Implementation of AMR Surveillance” began on Monday, August 7, and it will end on August 12, 2023,
The meeting aims to devise collaborative strategies and a unified approach to combat the growing threat of AMR and safeguard public health.
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In her opening remarks, Health Cabinet Secretary of Kenya Nakumicha S. Wafula emphasized the urgency of collective efforts to address AMR.
Acknowledging the grave global threat AMR poses, she said the East and Southern African nations have recognized the pressing nature of the issue within the region.
Nakhumicha advocated for a comprehensive One-Health Approach, integrating efforts across human health, animal health, and the environment to prevent the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance while promoting the responsible use of antibiotics.
Furthermore, the Cabinet Secretary stressed the importance of continued collaboration with international partners and the global community to combat this global crisis effectively.
Expressing gratitude to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) for organizing the workshop, the Cabinet Secretary highlighted its significance in collectively confronting AMR.
The regional meeting is a vital platform for knowledge exchange, sharing best practices, and building capacity.
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