USAID-funded TRANSFORM project secures additional private sector support for antimicrobial use stewardship principles, now includes over 30% of global broiler production

Antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections can contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) that spreads amongst human, animal, and plant populations, weakening our ability to prevent and treat future infections. To effectively tackle AMR and reduce its impact on global health security, the USAID-funded Transformational Farm Output Risk Mitigation (TRANSFORM) project is leveraging multisectoral interventions using the One Health approach that recognizes the interdependencies between the health of humans, animals, and the environment. As part of TRANSFORM, the International Poultry Council (IPC) is driving global change within animal agriculture by uniting…

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Free sanitary products project extended in Scotland

People from low income households across Scotland will be able to receive free sanitary products from FareShare. Following the successful pilot in Aberdeen, FareShare will receive over £500,000 to distribute sanitary products with the aim of reaching an estimated 18,800 more people. An evaluation of the pilot showed that two thirds of those who took part had experienced difficulties in accessing sanitary products in the past. It is expected that wider access will go some way to reducing the anxiety experienced by those who struggle to find the money to…

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