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All →Young changemakers learn about preventing antimicrobial resistance in Kyrgyzstan
As part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, the WHO Country Office in Kyrgyzstan hosted an educational event for 5th-grade students, bringing the next generation into the conversation about antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The event featured speakers from WHO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Health, and Bishkek City Hall. Together they unpacked one of the most pressing global health challenges of our time.
The interactive session provided the students with practical advice to help prevent AMR in their daily lives, such as:
- washing hands regularly to stop infections
- taking antibiotics only when prescribed by a health-care professional
- raising awareness about the importance of using medicines responsibly.
Experts introduced the young participants to the fascinating world of bacteria and shared insights about the One Health approach, highlighting how human, animal and environmental health are deeply interconnected.
“This event was a wonderful opportunity to empower children to understand their role in combating AMR,” said Dr Liviu Vedrasco, WHO Representative in Kyrgyzstan. “By engaging young minds, we are building a future generation that values and protects public health.”
The event served as a reminder that everyone, no matter their age, can contribute to safeguarding health systems. Together, these young changemakers are now part of a global effort to ensure that antibiotics and other lifesaving medicines remain effective for generations to come.