The first-ever South Asia Regional Media Workshop to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) will be held in Kathmandu on Aug 7.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), AMR is a top global public health threat, with the South Asia region being particularly vulnerable.
Kalpana Acharya, Editor-in-Chief of Health TV Online and Organizing Chairperson of the workshop, emphasized the role of media in raising awareness about AMR. She highlighted that Nepal was chosen to host the workshop to leverage the media’s crucial role in effective communication.
Shobha Shukla, Managing Editor of CNS India and Chairperson of the Global AMR Media Alliance (GAMA), stressed the need for a shared understanding of AMR among journalists.
The workshop will host over 200 journalists from South Asia, both virtually and in person. The event will feature participation from the Regional Director of the WHO South-East Asia Regional Office and high-ranking officials from various sectors.
It is organized by Health TV Online, with co-hosts including the Ministry of Health and Population Government of Nepal, GAMA, Outreach Media Pvt Ltd, CNS, Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), Health Aawaj, and the Asia Pacific Media Alliance for Health and Development (APCAT Media).
