SAS Africa AMR Gamification Project
Gamification and game based learning goes beyond the scope of pure entertainment. Gamification can be described as ‘the use of game design elements in non-game contexts’ while game based learning can be defined as ‘learning facilitated by the use of a game.’ With a distinct learning agenda, the two models encourage learning through interaction with real world issues. The models provide an environment where learning can happen in fun, and competitive way. This has been shown to increase learners’ motivation. There are several studies that report the immense potential of gamification in improving AMR knowledge with better retention that conventional ways of learning. Our major aim is to create simple and serious games tailored towards specific groups that will help raise awareness on Antimicrobial Resistance. The major focus is on groups with little understanding about Antimicrobial Resistance. Our first project which is currently ongoing is a collaboration with the School of Public Health, University of Manchester led by Dr. Harrison Rogers.
Meet the team
Sara Allinjawi
Sara is a game expert and has deep interest in utilization of gamification and game-based learning in education. She is a lecturer at King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Education Technology as University of Manchester. She offers consultation and guidance in the game development process.
Anastacia Sebbowa
Anastacia is a student of Biomedical Sciences at the College of Health Sciences of Makerere University in Uganda. She enjoys challenging herself to think outside of the box and come up with innovative solutions to complex problems. She is enthusiastic about teamwork and community engagement, as she believes together we can achieve much more. She serves as one of the co-project leaders for the project.
Kara Fan
Kara is student at Westview High School in San Diego, California, USA. Kara is passionate about initiating science-related projects aimed at mitigating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). One of her project includes the Nano-Silver Liquid bandage. She also educates the public about AMR through popular games such as Animal Crossing to facilitate effective understanding.
Kisuza Ruth Ketty
Ruth is a Cytology student at Makerere University, Uganda. Ruth also serves as the Guild Representative Councilor for the School of Biomedical Sciences at Makerere University. She strongly believes that Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a silent pandemic in Africa that requires everyone to join the fight to curb it. She has particular interests in AMR, and the intersection between planetary health and human health.
Emily Jones
Emily is a molecular biology and biochemistry researcher. She completed her bachelor's thesis at the University of Dayton, USA, entitled "Combating antibiotic resistance using plant derived compounds", in May 2020. Currently, Emily is a Fulbright Researcher with the Centre for Antibiotic Resistance Research (CARe) at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Other students supporting the project
Sandirose Katiba
Sandirose is a pharmacy student at United States International University, Kenya. Sandirose has an interest in sustainable practices of drug formulation, dispensing and environmental practices. Sandirose is a goal oriented person who works well under pressure. From her vast clinical knowledge, she is sensitive about the magnitude of the Antimicrobial Resistance threat.
Brian Odong
Brian is a biomedical laboratory technology student at Makerere University, Uganda. Brian is a highly motivated and hardworking student who has acquired extensive knowledge in the field of microbiology and antimicrobial resistance, molecular biology, parasitology and the aspects of biosafety and biosecurity.
Victor Kenneth Baraza
UX Design and storyboard developer Victor is a doctor in training at the University of Nairobi, Kenya, and an innovator in the HealthTech space. He enjoys coming up with actionable novel solutions to challenges and taking up entrepreneurial activities. He is the Chief Vision Officer of Tawy Health, a medical startup that aims to increase access to affordable, quality healthcare services in Africa.
Robinah Namagembe
Robinah Namagembe, a final year nursing student at Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda. A student leader and an early career researcher with particular interest in patient preferences and experiences, women health and AMR. She is passionate about innovation, antimicrobial stewardship and empowering fellow young people to lead.
Yusuf Babatunde
Yusuf Babatunde is a fifth year pharmacy student at the University of Ilorin. He is a researcher with a special interest in Antimicrobial Resistance, One Health, Artificial Intelligence, and Gamification. He has led various team's on global health projects targeting the young as agents on change.
Kyembe Ignatius Salachi
Ignatius is a medical student at Copperbelt University, Zambia. He is passionate about Antimicrobial Resistance and innovations in global health. Ignatius believes that string health systems leaderships, healthcare, Tec-innovations and social Entrepreneurship are among the key pillars to bring sustainable healthcare development in Zambia, South African region and Africa as a whole.
