Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms to persist or grow in the presence of drugs designed to inhibit or kill them. It occurs when microbes evolve mechanisms that protect them from the effects of antimicrobials. All classes of microbes can evolve resistance.WHO has declared that AMR is one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials are the main drivers in the development of drug-resistant pathogens.
Every year World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is celebrated from 18th November to 24th of November. It is celebrated as a global campaign to improve awareness and understanding of AMR to encourage best practices among the public, One Health stakeholders and policymakers, who all play a critical role in reducing the further emergence and spread of AMR.
This year, the theme of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) was “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together.” On this occasion IVSA Paklihawa had come up with the following series of programs.
- Infographics Release
- Video Release about AMR
- Online Brain Booster Release
- Slogan Release About AMR
- Online Instagram Quiz on AMR
- Webinar on AMR
We were hopeful that our effort to make people aware about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) will surely bring positive changes in people.
