Groundbreaking gender and antimicrobial resistance project wins art prize with collage
GEAR up, supported by the UK aid Fleming Fund, is a groundbreaking research consortium looking at links between gender, equity and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which has been named as a finalist for the ReAct Africa Art Prize for their work presented in a collage. This recognition highlights the importance of the project’s innovative communications approach. […]
Putting inclusion at the heart of AMR: Uganda’s journey towards gender-responsive AMR surveillance
By collecting disaggregated data and involving diverse stakeholders, Uganda is setting a precedent for inclusive, gender-responsive AMR strategies in Africa. In this blog by Susan Okioma, Anne Ngunjiri, Anthony Mwaniki and Rogers Kisame talk about LVCT Health’s recent successful monitoring and evaluation trip to Uganda. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a silent yet a growing crisis […]
Gendered vulnerabilities to infectious disease: A call to action for global health equity
GEAR up colleagues Meenakshi Monga and Katy Davis give in-depth report back from last month’s ‘Gendered vulnerabilities to infectious disease: A call to action for global health equity’ webinar. Gender profoundly influences health outcomes globally, with women and girls bearing a disproportionate burden of infectious disease, due to complex biological, social, and economic factors forming […]
Shifting the focus: A Human-Centered Design approach to tackling antimicrobial resistance in Uganda
In this blog post, Michael Gaitho, a Gender Expert from LVCT Health with a deep passion for global health and sustainable development, shares his insights into Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). He reflects on his recent time spent in Uganda, collaborating with colleagues to refine strategies that ensure effective interventions in AMR programming. AMR is one of […]
