17th JPIAMR transnational call for research projects - AMR Interventions 2024 (IMPACT)

General Information

• Type: Partner looking for project
• Organisation: Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal
• Country: (NP)
• Career stage: Other.

Research area

• Scientific area(s) of the call:
  1. Topic 2: Improve and/or, compare and/or evaluate strategies, technologies, treatments, methods, protocols or data collection based on existing interventions, aiming to prevent or reduce the emergence or spread of antibacterial or antifungal resistance or to treat/cure infections caused by resistant bacteria/fungi and recommend new policies.
• Subtopics:
  1. Improve and/or compare and/ or evaluate the effectiveness of existing interventions (e.g. cost effectiveness clinical utility, socio-economic adaptability, reducing AMR emergence, spread, transmission, treatment etc.)

• One Health Setting:

  Human Health

  Animal Health (incl. wildlife, livestock, acquatic organisms, and companion animals)
  Environment (incl. natural and built)

• Keywords:

  AMR Poultry Antibiotic Residues Public health zoonoses

• Brief description of your expertise / expertise you are looking for:

  I am a Professor of veterinary medicine at the Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal. I have been working on the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in veterinary field since few years. AMR poses a significant and growing threat to public health worldwide, and Nepal is no exception to this global challenge. In recent years, Nepal has witnessed an increase in the prevalence of AMR due to factors such as widespread and often indiscriminate use of antibiotics, inadequate access to healthcare, and limited awareness about proper antibiotic usage. The emergence of resistant strains of bacteria and other pathogens in Nepal raises concerns about the effectiveness of existing treatments for infectious diseases. In the context of this complex scenario, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive approach that encompasses surveillance, education, and policy interventions to mitigate the impact of AMR in Nepal. Strengthening healthcare infrastructure, promoting responsible antibiotic use, and fostering international collaboration are crucial steps towards preserving the effectiveness of antimicrobials and safeguarding public health in Nepal.

• Brief description of your project / the project you would like to join:

  I would like to join any kind of projects focused on AMR that are useful for low income countries like Nepal.

Pushkar Pal

• Organisation: Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal
• Position: Professor
• E-mail: ppal@afu.edu.np
• Phone: 9843766143
• Web: www.afu.edu.np