An antimicrobial resistance research hub in Africa (CGIAR-AMR hub)

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is one of the entities that is coming up with strategies to counter the effect of AMR in developing countries. The CGIAR Antimicrobial Resistance Hub, led by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), applies a One Health approach to support the efforts of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in controlling agriculture-associated AMR risks, through promoting and facilitating transdisciplinary partnerships. The recently adopted CGIAR AMR strategy recognizes the need for evidence on links between agriculture (crops, livestock, and aquaculture) and public health outcomes. Based on evidence generated, the hub develops solutions that are locally relevant and applicable, while being adaptable to other contexts.  Arshnee Modley, the new head of the CGIAR AMR hub in Nairobi speakign during the World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019, notes that to counter the effects of AMR in developing countries requires joint efforts from farmers, drug manufacturers, animal feeds manufacturers and government agencies to ensure that the livestock sector is free from the resistance.