Our co-founder and AMR Initiative Rwanda founder, Marcel Ishimwe, has been invited to the Outbreak News Interviews Podcast by Robert Herriman to share how AMR Initiative Rwanda is actively tackling antimicrobial resistance in Rwanda and how it will be through collaboration with Medikal Africa.
Marcel Ishimwe, a pharmacist and CEO of AMR Initiative Rwanda, leads a non-profit organization implementing the One Health approach to prevent, mitigate, and control the spread of resistant microorganisms, while ensuring the availability of safe, effective, and high-quality antimicrobials, and promoting their prudent and rational use in Rwanda.
As Co-Founder & Director of Strategic Partnerships at Medikal Africa, Marcel brings his deep expertise in antimicrobial resistance prevention and healthcare systems to drive the platform's mission of combating AMR across the continent through innovative AI technology.
Marcel's leadership at AMR Initiative Rwanda has positioned the organization as a key player in the fight against antimicrobial resistance in East Africa. Through strategic partnerships and evidence-based interventions, the organization has made significant strides in promoting prudent antimicrobial use and building resilient healthcare systems.
The collaboration between AMR Initiative Rwanda and Medikal Africa represents a powerful synergy between grassroots healthcare expertise and cutting-edge AI technology, enabling more effective AMR prevention and monitoring across Rwanda and the broader East African region.
Featured on Outbreak News, Marcel's insights into AMR prevention strategies and the role of technology in healthcare have reached a global audience, highlighting the importance of African-led solutions in addressing global health challenges.
Marcel Ishimwe is the Co-Founder & Director of Strategic Partnerships at Medikal Africa, based in Rwanda. With a background in pharmacy and extensive experience in antimicrobial resistance prevention, Marcel leads AMR Initiative Rwanda's mission to combat AMR through the One Health approach.
His work focuses on ensuring the availability of safe, effective antimicrobials while promoting their rational use, making him a key figure in Rwanda's healthcare landscape and an important voice in the global conversation on antimicrobial resistance.
