World Antimicrobial Awareness Week aims to increase awareness of and response to global antimicrobial resistance. A central goal is to avoid the increase of drug-resistant infections by encouraging best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers.
The theme for 2021 is ‘Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance’.
Anitmicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites resist the effects of medications, making common infections more difficult to appropriately treat. This increases the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death. One of the main objectives of World Anitmicrobial Awareness Week is to increase awareness through appropriate communication, education and training.
The 2021 campaign calls on stakeholders, including policymakers, health care providers, and the general public to recognise that everyone can be an Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness champion.
Get involved this November by:
- Spreading awareness about what antimicrobial resistance is
- Sharing stories about its consequences
- Demonstrating how the actions of individuals, families, professionals, and communities affect the spread of antimicrobial resistance
For more informaiton, visit: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-antimicrobial-awareness-week/2021