The AMR Exchange podcast

In this first episode, Emily O'Reilly (Mentor - Fleming Fund Fellowship) and Nadia MacArthur (Training and Communications Manager - Fleming Fund Fellowship) explore how the programme is supporting professionals from Malawi, Kenya, Uganda and Zambia tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Fellows share their real-world impact of the programme in their countries. Emily explains wat AMR is and why it is so important to approach it through the One Health perspective. We also hear from Professor Till Bachmann, who explains how the grant system works, the importance of the initiative and how phase 2 is building on the phase 1 cohort. 

In the second episode of The AMR Exchange, Dr Adrian Muwonge shares his journey from veterinary science to co-directing the Fleming Fund Fellowship Scheme at the University of Edinburgh. He explains how the environment, agriculture, and human health intersect in the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and how the Fellowship Scheme is building a new generation of AMR leaders across Africa.

We hear about collaborative projects, the challenges of cross-sector data sharing, and why empowering fellows to co-create solutions is key to sustainable change.

Plus, a powerful story of innovation from William Olum, a recently retired Ugandan pharmacist from Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, who transformed hospital infection control.