NAMS Southern Region

Introduction to World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW)

*Theme:* _“Future‑Proofing Antimicrobial Stewardship: Innovation, Impact & Action”_

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign celebrated every year from 18th to 24th November. It was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to increase awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to encourage the responsible use of antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines.

The purpose of the week is to help people understand:

What antimicrobial resistance is

How misuse and overuse of antimicrobials worsen resistance

How students, health workers, and the public can take action

The importance of protecting the effectiveness of medicines that fight infections

For NAMS SOUTHERN REGION: this week gives us an opportunity to:

Educate our student and the region.

Promote microbiology knowledge

Inspire responsible health practices

Showcase our role as future scientists and health advocates

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Welcome to November

May this month bring us renewed strength, greater accomplishments, and unity in all our endeavours and may every day of this month bring you reasons to smile, grow, and thrive.

Step boldly, November is yours to conquer!

Executives,
Nigerian Association of Microbiology Students (NAMS),
Southern Region.

Welcome to the month November

As we enter November, I wish you renewed energy, growth, and success. May our shared vision drive excellence and propel us forward.

Happy New Month!

Comr.Vera Essien
Director Of Information and Public Relations,
NAMS Southern Region.

Antimicrobialogenesis

Pronunciation: an-tee-my-croh-bee-oh-LOH-jeh-nes-sis

Meaning:
The origin or creation of antimicrobial substances — compounds that kill or stop the growth of microorganisms.

🔹 Etymology (Word Origin):

Anti- → against

Microbial → relating to microorganisms (tiny living organisms like bacteria, fungi, etc.)

-genesis → origin, formation, or creation

Put together:
➡️ Antimicrobialogenesis literally means the creation or formation of things that act against microbes.

🔹 Examples:

1. The discovery of penicillin marked a new era in antimicrobialogenesis.

2. Scientists study antimicrobialogenesis to understand how natural organisms produce antibiotic compounds.

3. The field of synthetic antimicrobialogenesis focuses on designing new drugs in the lab.

🔹 Conclusion:
Antimicrobialogenesis is the process or study of how antimicrobial substances are formed or created—either by living organisms (like bacteria and fungi) or through laboratory synthesis. Understanding antimicrobialogenesis is very important in Microbiology because it helps researchers develop new antibiotics and treatments to fight harmful microorganisms and combat antibiotic resistance.

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Did you know?

Some microorganisms don’t just live on land or in water—they float in the air! These are called Aeroplankton or Bioaerosols. They include bacteria, viruses, and fungal spores. While many are harmless, others can cause infections or trigger allergies.

Now you know! Stay aware, stay healthy.

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The NAMS Southern Region is expanding it's reach

Follow our official NAMS Southern Region TikTok page to stay updated with our latest activities, events, and inspiring content.

👉 Click here to follow: https://www.tiktok.com/.southern.reg?_t=ZS-90x1DNoInrB&_r=1

Let’s grow together.

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THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

Let this week remind you that progress starts with the right mindset.
Keep pushing, keep growing, and keep shining.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Mycoplasmas were discovered in the pleural fluid of the animals who were suffering from pleuropneumonia and they are called PPLO which stands for Pleuropneumonia like organisms. They are free living and the simplest of the prokaryotes.

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*🚨 CLARIFICATION: JAMB HAS NOT BEEN SCRAPPED*

The recent ministry of education press release is not about scrapping JAMB — rather, it’s aimed at creating more opportunities for students to gain admission.

Key highlights include:

✅ Candidates with D7 in Mathematics can now apply for non-science courses
✅ Candidates with D7 in English can apply for science-related courses
✅ Polytechnics and Colleges of Education may accept 4 O’Level credits instead of 5

This update is meant to make admission more inclusive, not to cancel JAMB.✅️✅️✅️

Press release

REMINDER! REMINDER!! REMINDER!!!

The Executives of the NAMS Southern Region cordially invites all members and representatives from universities within the region to the First Southern Region Congress.

This congress aims to foster collaboration, discuss matters arising within the association, and strengthen the unity and progress of the Southern Region.

📅 Date: Friday, 17th October, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM
🌐 Venue: Google Meet

Your participation is highly valued as we deliberate on key issues and chart a productive course for the Region.

Vera Essien
Director of Information and Public Relations,
NAMS Southern Region.

Nigerian Association of Microbiology Students (NAMS) – Southern Region

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