Superheroes Against Superbugs

This World AMR Awareness Week (#WAAW2024), we’re bringing together impactful collaborations and creative initiatives to spotlight 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐀𝐌𝐑). From insightful articles and webinars to storytelling sessions and street theatre performances, we’re engaging diverse audiences across Hyderabad, New Delhi, and beyond! Our exciting lineup includes partnerships with Nivarana, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, DoScience-Library, South Asian Sanitation and Labour Network (SASLN), and the student street theatre group hashtag #Yatharth, along with global representation at the African Youth AMR Forum 2.0. 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔! Together, let’s Educate. Advocate. Act Now. against AMR! #WAAW2024 #Superbugs #StopSuperbugs #AntimicrobialResistance #AMRAction #SuperheroesAgainstSuperbugs #PublicEngagement Khushi Goel Ponnari Gottipati Sarah Hyder Iqbal Somdatta Karak, PhD Sathya Srinivasachari Chandrika Konwar, PhD Sanjukta Mondal Vrinda Nampoothiri, PhD, Pharm D Ramita Anand Aditya Undru Rajeshwari Sinha, PhD

Behind the #science of #AMR are personal stories about people navigating the complexities of this century's most pressing global health crisis. In the next article in #DecodeAMR series with Nivarana series for #WAAW2024, we bring to you a conversation with two-time TB survivor and a patient rights advocate, Nandita Venkatesan - a real #superheroagainstsuperbugs 🦸♀️ Read about her #TB and AMR journey and her views on better #AMR management and policies here: https://lnkd.in/g85W2-GR 📽️ You can watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gG3iM6z5 💊 #AMR #TBAdvocacy #GlobalHealth #PatientVoices #DecodeAMR #StopSuperbugs #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW2024

#SanitationWorkers are the real #superheroes at the frontline of #InfectionPrevention, but how does #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) impact their health and safety? What challenges do they face in #sanitationwork? Are they aware of the dangers of #AMR? As part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024 (#WAAW2024), join Parth Sharma, Nivarana, Jai Gopal, Kamaljeet Kaur, South Asian Sanitation and Labour Network (SASLN) & Rajeshwari Sinha, PhD, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi, tomorrow for a crucial discussion to explore this pressing issue and raise awareness. 📅 Date: 21 Nov 2024 (Thursday) ⏰ Time: 5:00–6:30 PM (IST) 🌐 Language: Hindi & English Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDN5RGvr If you work in sanitation-related areas, this will be a useful webinar for you! #AMR #Superbugs #SanitationWorkers #PublicHealth #WAAW2024 DR RANGA REDDY BURRI Sangeeta Sharma Sarah Hyder Iqbal Ponnari Gottipati Somdatta Karak, PhD Khushi Goel Sathya Srinivasachari Manvi Sharma Chandrika Konwar, PhD Ramita Anand Sanjukta Mondal Netherlands Innovation Network India Centrient Pharmaceuticals APSI-India Vrinda Nampoothiri, PhD, Pharm D British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) Lv Prasad Eye Institute Ajaya Sharma Centrient Pharmaceuticals Anuj Sharma

🦸♀️ Nothing gives us more satisfaction than seeing our young superheroes recognise the urgency of #AMR and step up to take action 🦠 💪🌍 Thank you, Nikhita BM, for being a part of this journey and for spreading the word. Together, we can make a difference! #WAAW2024 #StopAMR

💡Our first article in the #AMRDecode #WAAW2024 series with Nivarana by Vrinda Nampoothiri, PhD, Pharm D, offers a compelling reflection on the challenges of irresponsible #antimicrobial use in India and shines a spotlight on the crucial role of #pharmacists in addressing the growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) 🦠💊 💡 Read the full article here 👉https://lnkd.in/g62UZv9y and share your thoughts! Artwork by Janvi Bokoliya #AntimicrobialResistance #PharmacistsAgainstAMR #HealthcareHeroes

🎥 Looking for impactful and easy-to-understand content on #AntimicrobialResistance? Explore our fun and informative awareness videos that break down #AMR, its risks, and how YOU can take action to combat this global health threat 🌏 🦠💊 👉 Watch now and spread the word 🎥 https://lnkd.in/gJVHwHZi 🎥 https://lnkd.in/gKBewmvK 🌟 Learn more about our work at Superheroes Against Superbugs (SaS): Visit our website: https://sasuperbugs.org/ 💬 Let's educate, advocate, and act now to #stopsuperbugs! #WAAW2024 #FightAMR #Superbugs #AMRAwareness #StopSuperbugs #AntibioticResistance Sarah Hyder Iqbal Ponnari Gottipati Somdatta Karak, PhD Khushi Goel Sathya Srinivasachari Sanjukta Mondal Chandrika Konwar, PhD Sangeeta Sharma DR DR RANGA REDDY BURRI Kamini Walia Anuj Sharma Anshu Bhardwaj APSI-India Suman Sharma Ajaya Sharma Centrient Pharmaceuticals Vrinda Nampoothiri, PhD, Pharm D Dhoya Snijders Raksha K Bhat MD(Micro),CIC,PGDMLE,PGDHHM,FRSPH,FAIMER Maneesh Paul. S., M. Sc., Ph.D., FIDSA., Dr. Ritika kondal Bhandari Esmita Charani nusrat Nusrat_Shafiq Deepshikha Batheja Dr. Sufia Sadaf (Ph.D.) Tehzib Saiyed Archer Ann Catherine Raghu Ram Achar Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology L V PRASAD EYE INSTITUTE (LVPEI) British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) Sharad Sharma Dibyush Jena

🌟 We’re kicking off #WAAW2024 with a powerful patient voice in the #DecodeAMR series with Nivarana. Because behind the #AMR statistics, policies, and technical jargon, there are real people facing the challenges of #AntimicrobialResistance every single day. In this interview, we hear from Nandita Venkatesan, a two-time TB survivor and an inspiring patient advocate. Her story of resilience and advocacy is a reminder of why the fight against #Superbugs is so critical! 🎬 Watch the conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gKpC-yHr Stay tuned for more in this series and during #WAAW2024! 💊 #AMR #TBAdvocacy #GlobalHealth #PatientVoices #DecodeAMR #StopSuperbugs #WAAW2024 Sarah Hyder Iqbal Ponnari Gottipati Somdatta Karak, PhD Khushi Goel Rajeshwari Sinha, PhD Sathya Srinivasachari Manvi Sharma Chandrika Konwar, PhD Ramita Anand Aditya Undru Sanjukta Mondal Dibyush Jena Mayuri Rege Ajaya Sharma Sangeeta Sharma Netherlands Innovation Network India Centrient Pharmaceuticals APSI-India National Centre for Biological Sciences ICMR Lv Prasad Eye Institute

🦸♀️ Superheroes aren’t just in comics – they’re in classrooms, brainstorming how to save the world from superbugs! 🚀 Our recent workshop at JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, as part of their international conference Microcosm 1.0, brought together enthusiastic UG/PG students and faculty to explore the urgent issue of 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐀𝐌𝐑) through interactive and creative activities. We delved into therapuetics and diagnostics for AMR, the crucial role of sanitation and hygiene in preventing infections, and the challenges of irresponsible antibiotic use 💊 and solutions🛠️ From the brainstorming sessions emerged inspiring campaign ideas, including community outreach programs to educate on the risks of improper antibiotic use, hygiene awareness campaigns in schools and colleges with peer-to-peer learning and fun workshops, and storytelling through videos and posters to demystify the science of AMR and inspire behaviour change, all set to take shape during 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 (𝐖𝐀𝐀𝐖) 2024 and beyond 🙌 🌟 The students' enthusiasm and creativity were truly inspiring! We can’t wait to see how these campaigns unfold and make a real-world impact in spreading awareness about AMR. Stay tuned for updates, and let’s continue to work together to tackle AMR with determination and innovation! 💪 #SuperheroesAgainstSuperbugs #AMR #WAAW2024 #PublicHealth #StudentVoices #InnovateForImpact Archer Ann Catherine Sarah Hyder Iqbal Sathya Srinivasachari JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research Raghu Ram Achar

We're starting early for #WAAW2024! 🦸♀️💊 with an action-packed AMR Awareness Workshop at Microcosm 1.0, hosted by JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, on Nov 14, 2024! Through engaging talks, interactive case studies, and fun group activities, we'll discuss: 👉 AMR as a public health challenge 👉 Infection prevention & control 👉 Responsible antibiotic use We will be brainstorming creative ideas for #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek with young participants. 🧠✨ This is just the beginning—stay tuned for more activities throughout #WAAW2024! #AMR #SuperheroesAgainstSuperbugs #HandleWithCare #StopSuperbugs Archer Ann Catherine Sathya Srinivasachari Sarah Hyder Iqbal

Ahead of #WorldAMRWeek, we had the privilege of hosting two impactful #AMRFrontline workshops for medical students in Karnataka! 🚑 National Centre for Biological Sciences, APSI-India, Tata Institute for Genetics and Society, India 📍 At Sri Siddartha Medical College, Tumkur (80 km from Bangalore), we welcomed over 60 final-year students, and at Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College, Bangalore, 130+ students joined us for an engaging learning experience. The workshops featured thought-provoking discussions, insightful talks, and interactive sessions that sparked meaningful conversations about the pressing challenge of Antibiotic Resistance. 🌍💊 🌟 Workshop Highlights 🌟 Dr. Shivranjani Moharir Tata Institute for Genetics and Society, India delved into city-wide AMR patterns using wastewater metagenomics and emphasized the need for cross-sector collaboration. Dr. Natraj @(SSMC, Tumkur) warned: "Arise, awake, or face a future without antibiotics." Dr. Shamily PB HaystackAnalytics  made a powerful parallel, likening AMR's ripple effect to Oppenheimer’s bomb: "Bad bugs, no drugs." Dr. Arati Ramesh Tata Institute for Genetics and Society, India highlighted the urgent need for action on AMR, stressing that without new antibiotics in the pipeline, a One Health approach is critical. Dr. Asima Banu Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute shared insights on infection control in hospitals and the role of global travel in spreading infections. Dr. Rakesh Mishra Tata Institute for Genetics and Society, India, APSI-India presented groundbreaking findings from wastewater surveillance, showing significantly higher AMR levels in hospital settings than in the community. These workshops reinforced the urgency of addressing AMR, not just as a healthcare issue but as a global challenge requiring collaboration across sectors. Together, we can make strides in combating #AMR! #AMRAwareness #OneHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthcareTraining #AntibioticResistance #PublicHealth #MedicalEducation #StudentEngagement