'Antimicrobials are the backbone of modern medicine' Tedros Ghebreyesus (World Health Organisation Director General 2022)
The World Antimicrobial Awareness week started off on 18th November with a series of online events hosted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as well as multiple online resources to raise awareness of antimicrobial stewardship across the world. The critical issue of increasing resistance to antimicrobial therapy is worrying but with improved awareness and better prescribing practice this can be tackled.
Summary of resources:
Online learning with a certificate of completion
Webinars covering topics relating to antimicrobial therapy
WHO essential medicines list- antibiotic book and infographics
Links to podcast episodes
Links to related publications on antimicrobial therapy
Check out these resources from the WHO on: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-antimicrobial-awareness-week/2022
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