AMR AND ONE HEALTH FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATORS

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest health challenges of our time. It threatens to make once-treatable infections dangerous again, increases the cost of healthcare, reduces the safety of food production, and puts both humans and animals at risk. AMR is not only a medical issue; it is a problem that touches every aspect of life, from the way we treat our families when they fall sick, to the way farmers raise animals, and to the way communities manage water, sanitation, and waste.

This course introduces you to AMR through the One Health approach, which recognizes that the health of people, animals, and the environment are closely linked. By the end of the course, you will understand how actions in one sector affect the others and why collective responsibility is essential to protect antibiotics for future generations.

As a community educator, you have a special role in this fight. People often trust you more than distant experts, which means your words and actions can directly influence how families, farmers, and leaders make choices. This course will prepare you with both knowledge and communication skills to explain clearly, guide communities, and encourage healthier behaviors that prevent AMR.

At the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• Explain clearly what AMR is and why it matters to your community

• Identify risky behaviors in humans, animals, and the environment that drive AMR

• Communicate practical solutions using simple language and relatable examples

• Design small intervention projects to address AMR in your own setting

• Serve as an advocate for the One Health approach in schools, farms, households, and local institutions

This course is delivered to you as a collaborative effort between OAZIS Health, ZIHI Institute, One Health Alliance Jordan, and Nymat Global.