About us

Launched in 2018, Superheroes Against Superbugs (SaS) aims to build a community dedicated to tackling the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India by raising awareness and promoting public and policy action. At SaS, we believe that everyone needs to become 'superheroes' if we are to effectively combat AMR in India and globally.

SaS is a novel and unique initiative that engages young people as partners in combating this century’s biggest health threat. By combining innovative science education with creative participatory approaches, SaS empowers young people with scientific knowledge about AMR and equips them with the communication and engagement tools to promote awareness and action within their communities.

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About Antimicrobial Resistance

Alexander Fleming's accidental discovery of penicillin in 1928 led to a golden age in medicine, with antibiotics becoming a powerful tool to treat life-threatening infections. However, recently, there has been a rise in deaths from infections because bacteria and other microbes are becoming resistant to these drugs, turning into 'superbugs' that are hard to treat. This problem is getting worse because of the misuse and overuse of antibiotics.

Why is AMR a global health concern?

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) constitutes a pressing global concern, with far-reaching implications for human, animal, and environmental health. This video highlights the process by which microbes evolve into drug-resistant 'superbugs' and offers insightful strategies to mitigate the challenges posed by AMR.

Our Educational Approach

We engage with young people to discuss antimicrobial resistance through creative and fun hands-on activities, enabling them to improve their knowledge about bugs, drugs and superbugs and make informed decisions about their health!
Our educational approach makes learning about these serious and complex issues fun and engaging, and it has been well received by both teachers and participants. Our educational resources are free to use for education and awareness.

Our Engagement Approach

We partner with young people to raise public awareness of the perils of AMR.
We use innovative communication and engagement approaches that harness the inherent enthusiasm and creativity of young people to convey the complexity of the issue at hand and  promote public action on AMR.
Our engagement resources are available to the wider community to sustain the dialogue on AMR initiated at our workshops and beyond.

Get Involved

We believe that tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and society. We welcome partnerships with organisations and individuals dedicated to raising public awareness about AMR in India. If you are interested in working together, please contact us at sasindia2018@gmail.com.

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