GErMiE (Germs Eradication Mission for Education) is a mobile game app that blends edutainment with health education. Designed to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and promote good hygiene, it engages players through interactive adventures that teach essential health practices. Available on Windows and Android, GErMiE targets children but also appeals to adults, making learning fun and accessible.
Antibiotic resistance is a global health threat, affecting Malaysia as well. Malaysians generally lack sufficient knowledge about antibiotics and AMR. In the digital age, game-based learning (GBL) is increasingly popular in education. There's a need for interactive educational tools that incorporate health, hygiene, and AMR education for children.
GErMiE's unique features include health information woven into a captivating storyline across multiple game levels, appealing graphics and culturally relevant themes, engaging audio and music that reinforce actions and emotions, a complex adventure plot that challenges players while teaching them about health and AMR, and compatibility with both computer and mobile platforms.
GErMiE integrates health information into an engaging game format, educating players about hygiene, healthy lifestyles, and rational antibiotic use. Players assist the main character in collecting healthy food, sanitizing areas, and learning about AMR through quizzes, making education interactive and enjoyable.
GErMiE stands out due to its comprehensive approach to health education through interactive gameplay, accessibility and affordability with free initial access, global reach through English language development, dual platform compatibility (Windows and Android), and an innovative combination of education and entertainment, making learning appealing and effective for a wide audience.