WORLD AMR AWARENESS WEEK
World AMR Awareness Week – November 18 to 24
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is commemorated from 18 to 24 November every year. As the speed of the development of resistance to antimicrobials has by far outpaced the development of new and effective antimicrobials, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) can be considered a global crisis with profound implications for societies, economies, and ecosystems. Global collaboration and policymaking are essential to effectively combat it. As one of our signature programs, ProMED has its AMR network, providing coverage of AMR outbreaks/surveillance, case studies, and relevant research topics
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Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together
The World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is marked annually from the 18th to the 24th of November. The speed of the development of resistance to antimicrobials has by far outpaced the development of new and effective antimicrobials. Prevention of AMR is key in the fight against the development of AMR. The theme for this year’s WAAW is the same as last year’s, “Prevent AMR together,” thus highlighting the need for all stakeholders to work together whether at the individual, community, human health, animal health and environmental health, governments, and NGOs levels. AMR is a threat to humans, animals, and the environment, a One Health approach is crucial to effectively prevent AMR.
How Can Pharmacists Contribute to Rational Antimicrobial Use?
A blog post written by ISID Emerging Leader, Vrinda Nampoothiri
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is celebrated from 18 to 24 November every year to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to promote best practices to reduce the emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections. On June 6 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) announced that WAAW will be rebranded as World AMR Awareness Week. The theme for WAAW 2023 is "Preventing antimicrobial resistance together" which calls for cross-sectional collaboration to preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobials.
World AMR Awareness Week 2024
To promote education and awareness during World AMR Awareness Week, we present compelling examples that demonstrate how ISID is actively engaged in the global battle against antimicrobial resistance. Together, we can make a difference!