Events
Sam Kader International Day to Defeat Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
The primary objective of establishing Sam Kader International Day to MRSA is to raise awareness about MRSA and its impact on public health. By dedicating a day to this cause, governments, healthcare organizations, and the public can engage in discussions and educational activities to understand the risks associated with MRSA.
Promote Prevention – Prevention is a key strategy in combating MRSA. The international day can serve as a platform to disseminate information about best practices in infection control, hygiene, and antibiotic stewardship. It can encourage individuals and healthcare providers to adopt preventive measures.
Support Research – MRSA continues to evolve, and research is essential to develop new treatments and preventive strategies. “Sam Kader International Day to Defeat MRSA” can be an occasion to highlight the importance of funding and supporting research initiatives in this field.
Foster International Collaboration – MRSA knows no borders, and international collaboration is vital to its defeat. This day can facilitate discussions on how different countries can work together to share knowledge, resources, and strategies in the fight against MRSA.
Past Events
The Sam Kader Memorial Fund participates actively in United Nations (UN) conferences and events to promote action on global health, deafness and hearing, violence and disability.
ECOSOC High-level Segment of the High-level Political Forum 2017 (New York, 10-19 July 2017)
UN Economic and Social Council meeting on the implementation of resolution 2016/5 (UN Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of NCDs), June 2017
2017 High Level Side Event to the 72nd General Assembly on Ear Care and Hearing Health in cooperation with Bill Gates
ECOSOC High-level Political Forum on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, New York 2016, to raise the priority given to Non Communicable Diseases in national SDG responses
Represented at the World Health Organization (WHO) 9th Global Conference on Health Promotion in Shanghai, China 2016
