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UNESCO calls for applications to sponsor training of African Scientists on understanding and mitigating antimicrobial resistance in the One Health context
Under the umbrella of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD), UNESCO is partnering with Nitte University in India, specifically the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) Reference Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance and Aquaculture Biosecurity, and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research to support two African scientists in attending a hands-on training course from 18 to 22 of November 2024. This course focuses on understanding and combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a major global threat to both human and animal health.
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About the course
The five-day international hands-on training course aims to tackle the pressing global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR is a growing threat to human and animal health as it undermines the effectiveness of standard treatments thus jeopardizing food security and economic stability.
The course which will take place at the FAO Reference Center for Antimicrobial Resistance and Aquaculture Biosecurity at Nitte University, India, aims to equip researchers with the tools and knowledge needed to tackle AMR, therefore enhancing scientific capacity and fostering solutions that are vital for global health and sustainability.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have an academic background and/or at least five years of relevant experience in any of the following fields: aquatic organism health management, aquaculture, microbiology and informatics;
- Be a national and resident of an African country;
- Be available for all the days of鈥痶he training.
In their applications, interested candidates should demonstrate how this course aligns with their research objectives and career development.
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