19/10/2025
National Youth Leader Workshop on AMR - Phase II: From Youth to Communities
The Youth Against AMR - Phase II: From Youth to Communities campaign successfully convened the National Youth Leader Workshop on AMR at the World Health Organization Nepal in Kathmandu on 16 October 2025, bringing together youth leaders from over 24 youth organizations, networks, and clubs, with around 60 participants joining both in-person and virtually.
The event was graced by Prof. Arunkumar Govindakarnavar, who delivered the opening remarks, highlighting the importance of youth engagement in addressing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through a One Health lens.
Usha Tandukar maam from QSRD/MoHP led an insightful session on Nepal’s National Action Plan on AMR (NAP-AMR), emphasizing current national priorities, coordination mechanisms, and opportunities for youth-led action in support of the plan.
Dr. Sh*tal Adhikari facilitated an engaging discussion on the Red Line Antibiotic Policy - From Policy to Practice, focusing on responsible antibiotic dispensing, the role of pharmacies, and how youth can contribute to compliance and awareness campaigns.
Dr. Saugat, WHO Nepal, joined the session to share remarks on strengthening cross-sector collaboration and the crucial role of youth in amplifying community-level AMR initiatives.
Youth leaders representing a wide range of organizations participated, including:
Dmc Amr Club , Scot Amr GMC AMR Club, National Youth Coalition against Anti Microbial Resistance, Nepal Medical Students' Society (NMSS) , Rotaract Club of K**S , Manmohan AMR Club, Public Health Club of CMC, HIC AMR Fighter’s Club, AFU AMR Club, Afu Amr Club Kathmandu Amr Nrk Mbahs Amr Club, Manipal AMR Club, Kantipur Amr, ECO-Cist , Hwic Amr Club , Campaign for Veterinary Service and Animal Welfare Nepal, IVSA HICAST, KAHS AMR Club, National Youth Council - Nepal Scouts Valley College of Technical Sciences, Youth for Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture (YCSA) , and several others from across Nepal.
Heartfelt thanks to WHO Nepal and the Government of Nepal for their continued support, to our distinguished speakers for their invaluable insights, and to all participating youth leaders for their active engagement and commitment to advancing AMR awareness and community action through the One Health approach.
Together, we move forward - from awareness to measurable change. 💙🌏
