Africa CDC is launching an AMR photo competition called “AMR advocacy in photos” for the academic session 2024/2025.
Africa CDC is dedicated to bolstering the proficiency and potential of public health institutions in Africa, along with fostering partnerships that enable the swift and efficient detection and response to disease threats and outbreaks. These actions are underpinned by data-driven interventions and programs, ensuring a proactive approach to safeguarding public health.
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( votes)The yearly International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) offers an exclusive platform led by Africans for leaders from across the continent. It serves as a space for profound reflection on the insights gained in the fields of health and science, with a collective focus on charting a course toward the enhancement of more robust healthcare systems.
Application Deadline: 14 November 2023
Brief Description
- Organization: Africa CDC
- Course Level: Photography competition
- Award: CPHIA Experience in Zambia Lusaka for regional winners; AMR advocacy contest Certificate and appointment as a Youth Africa CDC AMR champion for the continental winner
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 5 regional winners in the 1st phase; 1 continental winner in the 2nd phase
- Nationality: Open to students across Africa
- The award can be taken in Zambia
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: African countries
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: AMR Advocacy Photo Contest
- Admissible Criteria: Applicants must be students aged between 18 to 30 years old.
Application Process
- Submission: Click https://forms.gle/2fVcAUGAhWNHVT9Y9 to submit your photo + the word document describing the photograph + signed consent form.
- Submit your photo, a Word document describing the photograph, and a signed consent form via the provided submission link.
Include the author’s name, date of the photograph, place of the photograph, title of the photograph, and accompanying text explaining the nature of the photograph and how it relates to the AMR theme (100 words).
Benefits
1st phase: Regional winners (5 winners) will be offered the CPHIA Experience in Zambia Lusaka and have the opportunity to interact with the AMR Stakeholders.
2nd phase: The continental winner will receive the AMR advocacy contest Certificate and will be appointed as one of the Youth Africa CDC AMR champions.
Africa CDC will acknowledge the champion’s achievements and provide a platform for public announcements, press releases, and recognition at the CPHIA event.
The winner will be facilitated in connecting with experts, professionals, and organizations in the field of AMR, including youth-led AMR organizations, for collaboration in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
Africa CDC will provide mentorship and guidance to the champion on how to effectively advocate for AMR awareness and action, as well as public relations and communication for the champion to effectively communicate their message and engage with the media.

