AMR Initiative Rwanda
A non-profit it organization dedicated to combating antimicrobial resistance in Rwanda by promoting the responsible use of antimicrobials across human, animal, and environmental sectors, promoting research, and implementing appropriate infection prevention and control measures nationwide.
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Our Impact So Far
Since our founding in 2024, AMR Initiative Rwanda has made measurable progress in raising awareness, educating youth, supporting research, and influencing national policy. Here's a snapshot of what we've achieved in a short time.
50k+
Youth Trained
40+
Outreach Events Held
5
Research Projects Initiated
10+
Strategic Partnerships
Recent Campaigns
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Awareness Campaign
Launched: January 2024
Coverage: 10 districts across Rwanda
Engagement: 12,000+ people reached
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World AMR Awareness Week – 2024 (Rwanda Edition)
Launched: Nov 18–24, 2024
Impact: Featured in IGIHE News
Schools Involved: 5+ schools, 5 universities
Learn MoreCombating AMR in Rwanda
Interview with Marcel Ishimwe
Marcel Ishimwe, Founder and President of AMR Initiative Rwanda, shares powerful insights on how AMR Initiative Rwanda is using a One Health approach to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Rwanda.
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Ongoing Projects
Medikal – AI for Smarter, Safer Healthcare
In partnership with ZeroX Intelligence, we are building Medikal, an AI-powered health assistant that improves diagnosis, medication adherence, and treatment accuracy while promoting responsible use of antimicrobials. Supporting multiple languages including Kinyarwanda.
Youth4AMR – Empowering the Next Generation
Partnering with schools, youth networks, and the health sector, this campaign trains youth in AMR advocacy. Through clubs and workshops, students become champions in raising awareness and leading peer education initiatives across Rwanda.
Highlighted Champions
Olivier Niyonshima
Founder & CEO, ZeroX IntelligenceOlivier leads the development of Medikal, our AI-powered health assistant for AMR. His vision connects tech innovation with public health impact in Rwanda.
Methode Yusufu Abdulkhalim
President, Medical Student’s Association of Rwanda (MEDSAR)Methode leads youth AMR advocacy in Rwanda, co-founding key forums and contributing to national plans through One Health collaboration.
News & Media
Board Leaders Speak Out on AMR in The New Times
Antimicrobial Resistance: A Rising Threat to Rwanda’s Public Health. Published by AMR Initiative Rwanda.
ZeroX Intelligence and AMR Initiative Rwanda Partner for MEDIKAL
In a powerful new collaboration, ZeroX and AMR Initiative Rwanda are combatting antimicrobial resistance with AI and youth-led action.