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Registration & Arrivals

Registration Desk, AMR Conference Zimbabwe

Venue: Registration Desk, Exhibition Floor

Start Your Conference Journey

Kick off the Zimbabwe AMR Conference with morning registration, refreshments, and networking. Collect your conference materials, meet fellow delegates, and prepare for two days of transformative discussions on antimicrobial resistance.

• Conference materials distribution
• Morning refreshments
• Networking opportunities
• Exhibition hall access

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Opening Remarks & Welcome

Main Auditorium, AMR Conference Zimbabwe

Moderator: One Health Secretariat

Venue: Main Auditorium

Conference Opening
Official welcome from the Zimbabwe AMR One Health Secretariat. Get essential conference information, learn about the exhibition hall, and understand how to maximize your participation in this critical gathering.

• Welcome address from OHS
• Conference overview and logistics
• Information desk highlights
• Exhibition hall introduction

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Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance: The Foundation

Format: Panel discussion with audience Q&A

Panelists: T. Mashe, PhD, & TBA

Moderator: TBA

Venue: Main Auditorium

Join experts for a comprehensive panel discussion on AMR fundamentals. Explore why antimicrobial resistance matters for Zimbabwe and the significance of World AMR Awareness Week in driving collective action.

Key Discussion Points

What is AMR and why does it matter?
The global and local impact of antimicrobial resistance
Why WAAW matters for coordinated action • Interactive Q&A session

Morning Coffee/Tea Break

Networking Break

Refresh and connect with speakers and colleagues. Continue discussions from the AMR panel session while enjoying morning coffee and snacks.

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Opening Ceremony

Format: Opening Ceremony 

Keynote Speech: Minister of Health & Child Care

Venue: Main Auditorium

Witness Zimbabwe’s unified commitment to combating AMR through this formal opening ceremony featuring international partners and government leadership.

This ceremony underscores our cross-governmental approach to AMR.

Ceremony Agenda 

10:05-10:10 – National Anthem
10:10-10:55 – Remarks from International Partners:
FAO (10 minutes)
WHO (10 minutes)
Danish Representative
Swedish Representative
Netherlands Representative
German Representative
British Representative
10:55-11:00 – Introduction of Guest of Honour
11:00-12:00 – Opening Remarks
Hon Minister of Agriculture
Hon Minister of Environment
Dr. Mahomva
Hon Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion
Hon. Minister of Health and Child Care Dr. D.T. Mombeshora – Keynote Speech
Vote of Thanks

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Opening Ceremony: Remarks from International Partners

Format: Remarks

Venue: Main Auditorium

FAO (10 minutes)

WHO (10 minutes)

Danish Representative

Swedish Representative

Netherlands Representative

German Representative

British Representative

Opening Ceremony: Keynote Speech & Dignitaries’ Remarks

Format: Remarks & Speech

Venue: Main Auditorium

Hon Minister of Agriculture
Hon Minister of Environment
Dr. Mahomva
Hon Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion
Hon. Minister of Health and Child Care Dr. D.T. Mombeshora – Keynote Speech 

Vote of Thanks

Dignitaries’ Exhibition and Poster Tour

Format: Tour

Venue: Exhibition Floor

Innovation Showcase

Ministerial delegation tour featuring cutting-edge AMR solutions and technologies from leading Zimbabwean institutions.

Featured Exhibits

Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ):
Handheld device for detection of falsified medicines
MLAFWRD
Theileriosis vaccine production processes
Industry Partners
Latest AMR innovations 
Research
Academic advancements in antimicrobial research

General Exhibition & Networking

Format: Tour & Networking

Venue: Exhibition Floor

Explore AMR Innovations
Open exhibition hall access for all delegates. Discover cutting-edge solutions, research presentations, and collaborative opportunities with industry leaders, academic institutions, and research organizations.

• Interactive exhibits
• Technology demonstrations
• Research poster presentations
• Networking with exhibitors

Lunch & Networking

Format: Lunch

Venue: Dining Hall

Networking Lunch
Enjoy a catered lunch while building valuable connections with AMR experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from across human, animal, and environmental health sectors.

Talk 1: [Topic to be announced]

Alternate Auditorium, AMR Conference Zimbabwe

Format: Oral Presentation

Presenter: TBA

Venue: Main Auditorium

Abstract

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Technical Deep Dive Session

Main Auditorium, AMR Conference Zimbabwe

Format: Oral Presentations

Moderator: TBA

Venue: Main Auditorium

Advanced Technical Symposium
Immerse yourself in specialized technical sessions featuring rapid-fire presentations on the latest AMR research, surveillance data, and intervention strategies.

Session Schedule
• 14:00-14:20 – Talk 1:
• 14:20-14:40 – Talk 2:
• 14:40-15:00 – Talk 3:
• 15:00-15:20 – Talk 4:
• 15:20-15:40 – Talk 5:

Ideal Audience

Researchers, laboratory professionals, technical specialists

Community Solutions Session

Alternate Auditorium, AMR Conference Zimbabwe

Format: Oral Presentations

Moderator: TBA

Venue: Alternate Auditorium

Community-Focused Interventions
Alternative track featuring innovative approaches to AMR management with focus on community engagement and practical solutions.

Session Schedule
• 14:00-14:20 – Talk 1:
• 14:20-14:40 – Talk 2:
• 14:40-15:00 – Talk 3:
• 15:00-15:20 – Talk 4:
• 15:20-15:40 – Talk 5:

Ideal Audience

Community health workers, program managers, field practitioners

Talk 2: [Topic to be announced]

Alternate Auditorium, AMR Conference Zimbabwe

Format: Oral Presentation

Presenter: TBA

Venue: Main Auditorium

Abstract

Talk 3: [Topic to be anounced]

Alternate Auditorium, AMR Conference Zimbabwe

Format: Oral Presentation

Presenter: TBA

Venue: Main Auditorium

Abstract

Talk 4: [Topic to be announced]

Alternate Auditorium, AMR Conference Zimbabwe

Format: Oral Presentation

Presenter: TBA

Venue: Alternate Auditorium

Abstract

Talk 5: [Topic to be announced]

Alternate Auditorium, AMR Conference Zimbabwe

Format: Oral Presentation

Presenter: TBA

Venue: Alternate Auditorium

Abstract

Afternoon Coffee/ Tea Break

Conference Foyer, AMR Conference Zimbabwe

Venue: Conference Foyer

Afternoon Refreshments
Recharge with coffee and snacks while continuing discussions from the technical sessions. Perfect opportunity to network with presenters and colleagues.

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AMR & Youth Engagement

Alternate Auditorium, AMR Conference Zimbabwe

Format: Oral Presentation

Moderator: TBA

Venue: Alternate Auditorium

Youth Leadership in AMR Action
Discover how youth leadership is shaping Zimbabwe’s AMR future. Featuring inspiring initiatives from GSA and young AMR champions driving community awareness and action.

Featured Presentation
• GSA – Youth-led AMR awareness campaigns
• Young AMR champions showcase
• Interactive youth engagement strategies

Focus

Empowering the next generation of AMR leaders

Community Solutions to AMR

Main Auditorium, AMR Conference Zimbabwe

Format: Panel Discussion

Panelist: TBA

Moderator: TBA

Venue: Main Auditorium

Grassroots AMR Interventions
Explore community-centered approaches to AMR management featuring successful implementations from leading organizations.

Featured Projects
• CeSHHAR – Community-based AMR interventions
• FFS – Field implementation strategies
• ICARS projects – International collaboration models
• TB & HIV integration with AMR programs

Focus

Practical, scalable community solutions