OUCRU Nepal

01/12/2025

OUCRU Nepal is proud to support the 16 Days Of Activism campaign

Created by talented artists Riddima and Arjun from Sattya Media Arts Collective, the artwork calls for an end to digital violence against all women and girls. It symbolizes resilience, safety, dignity, and digital freedom, reminding us that together, we can build safer online spaces for everyone.

Let’s challenge abuse, support survivors, and open the door to a future free from digital violence.

24/11/2025

OUCRU Nepal continues the celebration of World AMR Awareness Week 2025 through the successful organization of the "AMR Hero" Competition. The day was filled with a remarkable event showcasing the dedication and creativity of youths and students. Participants used dance, singing, drama, speeches, and other innovative expressions to raise awareness about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and its growing impact on global health.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our esteemed judges: Dr. Sulochana Manandhar, Dr. Sudeep Adhikari, and Surendra Kumar Ghimire, for their valuable time and support.

We also thank every participant for their enthusiasm and contribution as true AMR Heroes.

Competition Results:
• Winner: Group performance by Kathmandu Multiple College
• 1st Runner-up: Group performance by CIST College
• 2nd Runner-up: Performance from Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences

Together, we continue our commitment to combating AMR.

21/11/2025

प्रतिजैविक प्रतिरोध– आजै रोक्न सकिने भोलिको संकट। सचेत बनौँ, जिम्मेवार बनौँ!"

21/11/2025

कतै तपाई एन्टिवायोटिक लगायतका औषधी स्वास्थ्यकर्मीको सल्लाह बिना सेवन त गरिरहनु भएको छैन ? यदि यसो गर्नुभएको भए आफ्नो स्वास्थ्यलाई जोखिममा पारिरहनु भएको छ ।

जब ब्याक्टेरिया, ढुसी र भाइरस समयसँगै परिवर्तन भएर औषधि अप्रभावी हुन्छन्, तब प्रतिजैविक प्रतिरोध विकास हुन्छ। यसबाट रोगको संचो नहुने हुन्छ ।
त्यसैले
• स्वास्थ्यकर्मीले सिफारिस गरेको अवस्थामा मात्र प्रतिजैविक औषधि प्रयोग गर्नुहोस्।
• औषधि पूरा मात्रा लिनुहोस्, बीचमै नरोक्नुहोस् ।
• बाँकी औषधि पुनः प्रयोग नगर्नुहोस् र अरूलाई पनि नदिनुहोस्।
• पशुपन्छी बिरामी पर्दा पशु स्वास्थ्यकर्मीको सल्लाह अनुसार मात्र औषधि प्रयोग गर्नुहोस्।
• साबुनपानीले हात धुने र व्यक्तिगत सरसफाइमा ध्यान दिनुहोस्।
प्रतिजैविक प्रतिरोध रोकथाम हामी सबैको जिम्मेवारी हो ।

20/11/2025

OUCRU Nepal conducted a community engagement event on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at Chandragiri Municipality, bringing together Municipal Health Division staff and dedicated Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs). This collaborative effort aimed to raise awareness about the growing threat of AMR and strengthen community-level understanding and action.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our CAB member Mr. Pramod Kumar Poudel for his valuable coordination, and to Dr. Bimal Bista for the insightful facilitation that made the session both engaging and impactful.

Together, we continue our commitment to promoting responsible antimicrobial use and empowering communities to safeguard their health.

Act Now, Protect our Present, Secure our Future

19/11/2025

On the occasion of World AMR Awareness Week 2025, the OUCRU Nepal Public Engagement Team conducted engagement events in wards 12, 13, and 14 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City with elected ward representatives, ward officials, and health professionals from the ward clinics. The aim was not only to raise awareness about the escalating problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) but also to help them recognize their crucial role and authority in addressing this challenge at the community level.

also handed over three flex banners with key messages on the DOs and DON’Ts of AMR prevention in the respective ward clinics. These messages will reach hundreds of visitors every week, helping promote responsible use of antibiotics and strengthen community action against AMR.

18/11/2025

World AMR Awareness Week 2025 at OUCRU Nepal

This week, we joined the global movement to raise awareness about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) by embracing the theme “Go Blue”!

Our OUCRU Nepal team came together to show solidarity and commitment to tackling AMR, a growing threat to global health. Through engaging activities and conversations, we reaffirmed the importance of responsible antibiotic use and the role each of us plays in preventing resistance.

💡 Why Go Blue?
Blue symbolizes health and safety, reminding us that protecting antibiotics today means safeguarding lives tomorrow.

14/11/2025

From tea-talks ☕ to tunes 🎶

Our journey with Lalitpur’s Female Community Health Volunteers has been inspiring!
Together, we’ve created the AMR Awareness Song to spread the message about the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

07/11/2025

🎭Show Your Talent, Be an AMR Hero! 🎭

Are you ready to fight Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) with creativity?

📅 Date: 21st November 2025
👥 Who can join: Students from any college/university – solo or in groups (4–5 members)!
🎤 Performances: Up to 2 entries per college/university!

✅ Register by 14th November – Scan the QR code
📧 For details: Contact pgyawali@oucru.org

Apply Now & Be an AMR Hero!

05/11/2025

Kids can be heroes in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR)! 🦠

Here are 3 simple ways to help slow the spread:
✔ Teach them about germs
✔ Make them handwashing experts
✔ Get them vaccinated

Small steps today protect antibiotics for tomorrow.
We’re sharing this helpful infographic from One Health Trust to spread awareness.
link- https://onehealthtrust.org/publications/infographics/three-ways-kids-can-help-slow-the-spread-of-amr/

Discover three simple ways kids can help slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance

04/11/2025

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Asia: A study you should not miss

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats to global health, and Asia faces unique challenges in implementing effective antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs.

📌 A study published in BMJ Open Quality identifies context-specific factors influencing AMS implementation in healthcare facilities across Asia. Through a scoping review and expert survey, the authors highlight the importance of national leadership, technical support, and policy guidance in driving change.

Read here-

International guidelines are available for the assessment and improvement of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programmes: an important strategy to address the escalating global antimicrobial resistance problem. However, existing AMS assessment tools lack contextual specificity for resource-limited se...

27/10/2025

A global milestone for dengue research!

ISARIC researchers at King’s College London and OUCRU have developed the first global Core Outcome Measurement Set (COMS) for dengue clinical trials.

Read more- https://www.oucru.org/oucru-contributes-to-defining-the-first-core-outcome-measurement-set-for-dengue/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNrzptleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2WFB0WVVaRVFvSFBLWTJpAR66Ww7mdsc_EM6XH_E3VLCY4u8jlJ1A4mQrpNfoT2k_S2s2dscetGA4qO0h2Q_aem_eS2M1ZiHaR2KQa9iXtCvvw

📢 Một dự án hợp tác quốc tế quy mô lớn giữa các nhà nghiên cứu ISARIC tại Đại học King’s College London và OUCRU đã xây dựng Bộ kết cục cốt lõi cần đo lường (COMS) đầu tiên cho các thử nghiệm lâm sàng về sốt xuất huyết Dengue.

Phó Giáo sư, Tiến sĩ Sophie Yacoub, Đồng Trưởng Dự án DEN-CORE và nguyên Trưởng Nhóm Nghiên cứu Sốt xuất huyết của OUCRU, chia sẻ: “Việc thống nhất toàn cầu về các chỉ số lâm sàng cần được đo lường trong tất cả các thử nghiệm lâm sàng về sốt xuất huyết trong tương lai là một bước tiến lớn cho lĩnh vực điều trị bệnh này.”
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📢 A major international collaboration between ISARIC researchers at King's College London and OUCRU has created the first global Core Outcome Measurement Set (COMS) for dengue clinical trials.

Sophie Yacoub, Co-Lead of the DEN-CORE Project and former Head of OUCRU Dengue Research Team, shared: “Bringing together a global consensus on clinically relevant outcomes to be measured in all future dengue clinical trials is a major step forward for the dengue therapeutics field.”