Commemoration of WAAW 2021

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is an annual global advocacy week which is commemorated from 18 – 24 November 2021, dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), its consequences and its prevention and control to encourage all stake holders namely policy makers, healthcare providers and the general public to recognize that everyone can be an AMR Awareness champion. This week also reminds all that AMR is a global health issue and concerted effort would help minimize the morbidity and mortality due to sepsis. All stakeholders can make use of this golden opportunity to take part in activities which raise consciousness about AMR which ultimately help saving lives. The educational activities of the week demonstrate how the actions of individuals, families, professionals and communities affect the spread of AMR and the week is regarded as the perfect time to educate all on this topic of AMR.

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