Me You & The SuperBugs (MYSB)

Since 2018 and during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, the MYSB events educate the public about the safe use of antibiotics to promote awareness of antimicrobial resistance

Working with you to ensure better health practices. Everyone can do something about antibiotic resistance.

Me You & The SuperBugs events reach out to the public, to promote understanding of how to safely use antimicrobials (antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, antiparasitics), what antimicrobial resistance is and what me and you can do to reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistant infections. 
The first public engagement event was held on Saturday October 13th, 2018 in Lagos, Nigeria. Events have held annually since then, growing from 1 event in Lagos to 3 events in Lagos, Ife and Ibadan in 2019 and annual virtual events since then.

Since antibiotics were discovered, over 90 years ago, they have been used to save millions worldwide. Antibiotics can kill or prevent the growth of bacteria that cause different infections. Sadly due to wrong use in different parts of the world, including Nigeria, we are now at a stage where many antibiotics are not working as they used to. Bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics. The bacteria that develop resistance are sometimes referred to as 'SuperBugs'.

The SuperBugs can be found in people, animals, food and the environment (in water, soil and air). They can spread between people and animals, and from person to person. The World Health Organisation estimates that antibiotic-resistant infections already kill 700,000 people a year globally, this may mean that 10 million people die every year by 2050.

Scientists are busy searching for alternative ways to treat bacterial infections.
But, the work will be easier with everyone involved. Everyone can do something to help.

Let's work together to improve the public's knowledge on the safe use antibiotics, hygiene and the dangers of antibiotic resistant infections 
MYSB 2023 event -summary
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Me You and the Superbugs 2023 - raising awareness of antimicrobial resistance and medication safety for children

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SUMMARY OF WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2021
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Raising awareness of antimicrobial resistance in Nigeria. Training healthcare professionals

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE TAKE ANTIBIOTICS?
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Antibiotics are important, they save lives. Let's w

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MAKE HAND WASHING YOUR BEST FRIEND  - by Ejiro D Salubi
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Awa future dey awa hands o, mama, pikin, and papa una know when to wash yor hand? the simple act of hand washing fit protect your health well well. Make you teach your children and all your family members to dey hand wash" - written in Nigerian pidgin English

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2020 Me You and The SuperBugs (MYSB) event for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
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Highlights from World Antimicrobial Awareness Week event Me You and The SuperBugs Nigeria

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ANTIBIOTICS AND US VIDEO| WHAT'S ALL THE 'WAHALA' ABOUT?
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A short video highlighting what antimicrobial resistance is and steps Me You and The Superbugs is taking to increase knowledge about correct use of antibiotics.

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Maiden Edition, 2018 Highlights - Pictures and Videos
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Highlights from the first ever event in 2018. The Me You and The Superbugs event was held during Biology Week sponsored by the Royal Society of Biology, ahead of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week.

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We Won An Award!
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The Me You and The Superbugs event won a commendable award at the International Antibiotic Guardian 2019 award ceremony

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2019 Schools Photo Competition - Apply Now
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Submit your application for the Me You Superbugs 2019 Competition

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2019 Sponsors and Supporters
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Sponsors for Me You and The Superbugs 2019

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  •  19/11/2023 06:30 PM - 19/11/2023 07:30 PM
  • Online Event

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is here again. As part of the Me You and the SuperBugs project, this program will help protect you and your family's health.

  •  23/05/2021 01:00 PM - 22/05/2021 03:30 PM
  • Online Event

Series of seminars to raise knowledge and awareness of antimicrobial resistance for healthcare professionals professional development May 2021 session will feature talks on: 1. Mechanism of Action of Antibiotics 2. Infective endocarditis and Importance of AMR stewardship

Promoting safer use of antimicrobials

To play a part and help stop the spread of antibiotic resistance, you can 
  1. Attend a Me You and The SuperBugs event to enhance your knowledge
  2. Become an MYSB Ambassador - receive training to be able to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance in your community - please complete the contact form below
  3. Click here to sign up as an Antibiotic Guardian and make a pledge to make better use of antimicrobials

Me You and The SuperBugs will not be possible without our Sponsors and Partners  - We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors and partners who have contributed in some way since 2018
  • Victory Drugs Pharmacy Nigeria - Photography and sustenance sponsor 2019 - present
  • Encapsulate Healthcare Solutions - Sustenance and Project management sponsor 2019 - present
  • University of Oxford - MYSB research sponsor 2019 - 2020
  • Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford - Travel grant sponsor 2019
  • Inqaba biotec, Ibadan Nigeria - Ibadan school competition sponsor 2019
  • The Brians Premier College, Lagos  Nigeria - venue sponsor 2019 
  • The Royal Society of Biology, UK -  Biology Week Grant 2018
  • Shepherd Specialist Hospital, Lagos Nigeria - Venue sponsor 2018
  • Become a sponsor or partner - please Email Us
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ME YOU AND THE SUPERBUGS is an exciting opportunity to share your passion about public health and promote awareness of antimicrobial resistance in Nigeria. Want to join the AMBASSADOR program? Include your full name, location, and a brief statement of why you are interested in ambassadorship.


Dr Orode Aniejurengho

Founder

Orode Aniejurengho is the founder of the Me You and The Superbugs public engagement project on antibiotic resistance in Nigeria. She enjoys engaging the public with science in easy to understand ways.

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Elsie Adaobi Chidebe

Team Lead

Elsie has been with the team since 2018, experienced in medical sales and analytical chemistry. She leads event logistics and account management

Adeola Bamisaiye

2019 Ile Ife Team Lead

Adeola led the Me You and The Superbugs 2019 team in Ile-Ife Nigeria. An experienced Antibiotic Guardian, she led the team to reach out to different schools in Ile-Ife giving talks on antibiotic resistance at the school assembly mornings.

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Mrs Ibukunoluwa Ogunleye Oniyinde.

2019 Ibadan Team Leader

Ibukun is a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Scientist in Nigeria. She managed the 2019 Ibadan Me You and The Superbugs school competition which was sponsored by Inqaba Biotec Nigeria.

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