Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Nigeria through the One Health Approach: Challenges, Prospects, and Opportunities
Bringing together microbiologists, clinicians, veterinarians, environmental scientists, policymakers, and youth leaders to build sustainable, multidisciplinary solutions for the AMR crisis.
The AMR Crisis & The One Health Solution
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is estimated to cause approximately 1.27 million deaths annually, with projections rising up to 10 million per year by 2050. Low- and middle-income countries bear the highest burden, with Nigeria having the 185th highest age-standardized AMR mortality rate globally (64,500 deaths directly attributable to AMR in 2019).
Addressing AMR requires an integrated, multi-sectoral approach combining human, animal, plant, and environmental health data under the One Health Framework. Supported by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH), this three day Kolleg aims to bridge academia, policy, and practice to strengthen Nigeria's implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP 2.0).
Who Can Participate?
Multi-sectoral delegates are encouraged to submit abstracts and register.
BOOC Lecture Theatre, OAU Campus
The conference will take place at the BOOC Lecture Theatre inside the serene, historic campus of Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. Sessions commence at 9:00 AM daily.
BOOC Lecture Theatre
OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Abstract Sub-themes
Submissions are invited across 10 multidisciplinary One Health themes.
1. Surveillance, Diagnostics, and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Strengthening laboratory networks, diagnostics, and antimicrobial stewardship across human and animal health.
2. One Health Policy and Governance
Translating inter-sectoral framework policies and National Action Plans into effective governance.
3. AMR-One Health Nexus and Youth Engagement
Empowering youth hubs, early-career researchers, and student advocates in One Health initiatives.
4. Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Practices
Exploring ethnomedicine, alternative therapeutics, and local community practices in AMR stewardship.
5. Plant Health, Food Safety and AMR
Addressing agronomic antimicrobial usage, foodborne pathogen control, and agrifood systems safety.
6. Environmental Health and Waste Management
Mitigating environmental reservoirs, pharmaceutical effluents, and antimicrobial gene dissemination.
7. Economics of AMR mitigation and AMS
Evaluating financial impacts, cost-effectiveness of stewardship programs, and sustainable funding.
8. AMR Education and Science Communication
Advancing institutional curricula, public awareness, media engagement, and scientific literacy.
9. Community Engagement, Risk Communication and Behaviour Change
Fostering community-led stewardship, targeted risk communication, and social behaviour change.
10. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Leveraging genomic modelling, machine learning algorithms, and digital tools for predictive AMR surveillance.
Conference Registration
Register to attend the OAU 2026 Humboldt Kolleg.