Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a major global health challenge that threatens modern medicine. Resistant infections lead to longer hospital stays, increased medical costs, and higher mortality rates. In 2019, approximately 1.27 million deaths were directly linked to drug-resistant infections, and by 2050, this number could rise to 10 million annually. Additionally, AMR could cause a global economic loss of US$3.4 trillion per year and push millions into extreme poverty.
To combat AMR, healthcare providers must be equipped with the knowledge and tools to optimize antimicrobial use while minimizing resistance risks. As part of the OAZIS Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, our 10 CPD-accredited online courses provide clinicians and para-clinicians with:
- A scientific understanding of AMR
- Principles of antimicrobial prescribing and dispensing
- A global health perspective on AMR and its implications
The Antimicrobial Stewardship Course for Healthcare Providers was developed by a multidisciplinary team of experts spanning One Health sectors and academia.
Meet Our Amazing AMS Trainers
Dr. Roger Harrison
Senior Lecturer in Public Health, University of Manchester
Dr. Harrison is dedicated to educating people on AMR. He engages with students and health professionals to raise awareness about this critical issue. He also develops open-access courses to make AMR education globally accessible.
Email: roger.harrison@manchester.ac.uk
Dr. Noel Gahamanyi
National Reference Laboratory Division Manager, Rwanda Biomedical Center; Lecturer, University of Rwanda
Dr. Gahamanyi holds a PhD in microbiology, specializing in bacterial pathogens and their drug-resistance potential. His passion for knowledge-sharing drives him to conduct workshops and develop online courses on AMR.
📧 Email: gahanoel1984@gmail.com
Vanessa Carter
Antimicrobial Resistance Patient Survivor and Advocate; Founder, The AMR Narrative; Chair, WHO Taskforce of AMR Survivors
Vanessa Carter is the founder of AMR Narrative, a design thinker, and an entrepreneur with extensive experience in advertising and patient advocacy. She also leads #hcsmSA (Health Care Social Media South Africa) to foster awareness about AMR.
📧 Email: FaceSAProject@gmail.com
RN Mugisha Oscar
Nurse & Founder, DINO Tours
Mugisha Oscar integrates One Health principles into eco-tourism to raise awareness of AMR and promote best practices among international travelers to prevent the spread of drug-resistant infections.
📧 Email: mugishaoscar12@gmail.com
Dr. Djibril Mbarushimana
Consultant in Anatomical Pathology; Head of Laboratory Department, University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB)
Dr. Mbarushimana leads the laboratory department at CHUB and has played a key role in developing antimicrobial stewardship programs in clinical settings across Rwanda.
📧 Email: djidji01@gmail.com
Tuyishimire Jacques
Senior Pharmacist & Board Member, National Pharmacy Council (Rwanda)
Tuyishimire Jacques is an active pharmacist passionate about antimicrobial stewardship. He has published research on self-medication and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
📧 Email: jacques.favor7@gmail.com
Interested in Diving Deeper into This Course?
By enrolling in this course, learners will gain the skills necessary to become antibiotic stewards in their daily practice.
Join now for free here, For more queries, email info@oazis.rw | info.oazishealth@gmail.com