Zambia Creates Awareness on Antimicrobial Resistance-AMR

05/09/2026

JOIN IN AND GET MORE INFORMATION REGARDING OUR AMR CIA TRAINING FELLOWSHIP

Our team would like to invite you to an Information Session on the 2026 AMR CIA Training Fellowship this

Sunday, 6 September
Time· 5:30 – 7:30pm
Time zone: UTC
Platform: Google Meet
Join in link: https://meet.google.com/gqk-keup-awp

Open to all that want to join as trainees but for trainers only the selected.

04/09/2026

Meet yet another amazing and experienced trainer. Ms. Chamba
Having been part of the trainers last year, we are more than happy to have her this year.

She is a dedicated and results driven Microbiologist expert with over 5 years of experience in microbiological research, laboratory management, and team leadership. She has Proven expertise in quality control, microbial testing, and regulatory compliance within agricultural, pharmaceutical, and industrial settings. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, streamlining lab operations, she has experience in implementing safety and quality assurance protocols with a strong background in data analysis, report writing, and liaising with regulatory bodies.

We are happy to have her again this year having been part of the inaugural 2025 AMR CIA Training Fellowship. Here is her commitment to scientific initiatives.

"I am Committed to advancing scientific excellence while driving operational efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement".

03/09/2026

3 days to our information session for all participants and Trainers scheduled for 6th September 2026.

We continue to announce our trainers.

Meet Ms Kachusha Nkosha a leader in WASH, Hygiene & Behavior Change and many other areas.

Ms. Kachusha Nkosha is a public health and WASH professional with over 13 years of experience in hygiene promotion, behavior change, infection prevention and control (IPC), and health systems strengthening. Her work focuses on translating evidence into practical behaviors and systems that improve health outcomes.
As a WASH professional, Kachusha brings a strong understanding of the critical link between safe water, sanitation, hygiene and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). From preventing infections and reducing the unnecessary need for antibiotics to strengthening hygiene practices in communities and health facilities, she advocates for WASH as a fundamental component of AMR prevention.

According to her, she expresses the enormous passion she has'

"I am is passionate about building the capacity of health workers, communities and young people to understand AMR not only as a medical issue, but as a prevention challenge, where everyday hygiene and WASH practices can help protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for future generations".

Join us in welcoming this amazing and knowledgeable trainer at the 2026 AMR CIA Training Fellowship.

31/08/2026

Yesterday evening, we hosted a co-creation session with some of the 2026 AMR Community Involvement Advocacy Fellowship Trainers. This year's AMR CIA Training Fellowship will be starting with an Information session on 6th September 2026.

In attendance were Fellow young and expert professionals from various background and institutional experience including;
ZNPHI, MoH, UNZA, AAA, YWAC, SiHDZ, YAMRAZ etc.

26/08/2026

Meet Chishiba Shamboko, a Registered Public Health Nurse Practitioner, a graduate from YALI RLC in Public Management, an expert in Menstrual Health and Management, trained by the Swedish institute, currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Public Health at the Copperbelt University School of Medicine.

She is passionate about antimicrobial resistance and stewardship. She is also a STEM mentor for Mopani STEMBody 360 Catalyzer project, mentoring 10,000 girls across Mufulira and Kitwe.

26/08/2026

Meet Ms. Sinyinza an undergraduate biomedical science student , a Youth AMR champion and one health advocate. In her profession, she runs routine samples for patients, to understand what treatment is effective, she carries out antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) on patient samples. She is confident in her work and this is what she says,

"I have taken part in youth AMR tertiary training program where I attained knowledge on AMR stewardship, advocacy, AMR aligned to research and community engagement. After the training program I took part in coordinating one of the AMR training programs. I was also previously part of a youth antimicrobial resistance training program by the Alliance against antimicrobial antipathy (AAA)."

Through their program, Towela took part in AMR community advocacy sensitizing people in homes as well as those in livestock farming to use antibiotics safely . we are hoping with the experience she got, she can pass it on to the next person.

"The reason I applied for the AMR CIA training fellowship program as a trainer is to help extend the earned knowledge gained from the various trainings and programs I have taken part in, I am passionate about AMR empowering others with the right information is essential in addressing this public health challenge. I look forward to inspiring others to recognize that they too can contribute to the fight against AMR regardless of their professional background. I want to be part of the individuals aiding to build informed, confident and action oriented young people."

26/08/2026

THE 2026 AMR CIA FELLOWSHIP TRAINERS

Meet Saviour Ntaulu a Zambian Environmental Health professional, researcher, facilitator, entrepreneur, community mobilizer, innovator, and business owner with a strong passion for public health, community development, youth empowerment, research, and sustainable livelihoods, professional training and certifications in Occupational Health and Safety, Social Work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Counselling. My professional interests include environmental health, public health, sanitation, food safety, occupational health and safety, epidemiology, health promotion, research, and community engagement.

He has gained experience working with communities, young people, and small business owners through facilitation, digital skills training, entrepreneurship development, community mobilization, data collection, research, research support, and business development. As a researcher, I have passionate about generating knowledge and using evidence, technology, and innovation to understand community challenges and develop practical solutions.

As an entrepreneur, he has had involvement in business development and has interests in food processing, digital services, and farming. He believes strongly in self-reliance, continuous learning, innovation, evidence-based solutions, and community-driven development.

Through his professional and entrepreneurial journey, his aim is to contribute meaningfully to public health, environmental sustainability, research, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and community development in Zambia and beyond.

26/08/2026

The 2026 AMR CIA Fellowship Trainers

Online Capacity Building Begins 7th September 2026.

Meet our esteemed Trainer Kaira Simwanza, a Zambian biomedical scientist and public health specialist with over 10 years of experience in clinical laboratories, infectious disease program, surveillance, quality improvement, and health systems strengthening. She holds a BSc in Biomedical Sciences, a Master of Public Health, and an MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Through roles with the Ministry of Health, ZNPHI/CDC, and IOM, She has supported HIV, TB, malaria, COVID-19, outbreak preparedness, laboratory quality systems, supply chains, and health-worker mentorship.
Her main interest in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is grounded in microbiology practice, national research on resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains, and work strengthening diagnostics, infection prevention and control, surveillance, and data use. I have led training, supportive supervision, facility assessments, and quality improvement activities from facility to national level.

"As a 2026 AMR CIA Training Fellowship Trainer at The Youth AMR & Stewards School (YASS), I want to make AMR information practical and easy to understand, and help young people turn evidence into community action. I believe fighting AMR requires strong laboratories and health systems, responsible antimicrobial use, clear communication, advocacy, and collaboration".

Madam Martha Kaira says, She is passionate about empowering confident AMR advocates who can promote stewardship through a One Health approach that protects human, animal, and environmental health.

19/08/2026

JOIN US AS WE INTRODUCE OUR 2026 AMR CIA FELLOWSHIP TRAINERS
Meet Talib

I am Mohamed Mahmoud Mustafa Talib, a Public Health Specialist, Epidemiologist, and Public Health Informatics Fellow with Africa CDC placed at the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI).

I hold a Master's Degree by Research in Public Health (Epidemiology and Health Systems Research) and possess over a decade of hands-on experience leading epidemic surveillance, digital health deployments, and public health programming across complex settings. Throughout my career with international development and humanitarian organizations, I have specialized in data-driven disease monitoring, health systems strengthening, and capacity building for national health workforces.

I am eager to join the AMR CIA Training Fellowship as an ASA Trainer to leverage my technical expertise in epidemiology, data systems, and public health capacity building to train the next generation of fellows in tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Mitigating the global threat of AMR requires robust surveillance, structured data governance, and actionable training at the national and regional levels; I am deeply committed to empowering fellow public health professionals with the practical skills and technical tools needed to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship and containment across communities.

19/08/2026

Happy 5th anniversary to us!!
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