World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW)

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) observed from 18-24 November every year raises awareness of antimicrobial resistance worldwide and encourage best practices among the general public, #health workers, and policymakers to slow the #development and spread of drug-resistant infections

World Health Organization has declared AMR as one of the top 10 global #publichealth threats facing humanity

AMR occurs naturally over time, usually through genetic changes

Main drivers of antimicrobial resistance include

✅misuse and overuse of antimicrobials

✅lack of access to clean #water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) for both humans and animals

✅poor infection and disease prevention and control in #healthcare facilities and farms

✅poor access to #quality, affordable medicines, vaccines, and diagnostics

✅lack of awareness and knowledge

✅lack of enforcement of legislation

Celebrating World AMR Week 2021 themed, Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance

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