Machaneng, Mahalapye: Medicines are used by millions of people to treat their illness. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of the growing public health threat of antimicrobial resistance and to promote best practices among policy makers, healthcare professionals and the public to avoid the emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. This week 18-24 November marks World Antimicrobial Awareness Week.
Research shows that about half of all side effects are preventable. Patient safety is our top priority and during the Antimicrobial Awareness campaign, we want to remind patients to take their medicines as instructed and healthcare professionals to review therapies before prescribing them. As BoMRA, we have a responsibility to bring to the market safe, effective and high-quality medicines that can help combat antimicrobial resistance. collaboration is crucial to streamline regulatory requirements and facilitate access to critical antimicrobials around Botswana, said Dr Seima Dijeng, BoMRA CEO.
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of the growing public health threat of antimicrobial resistance and to promote best practices among policy makers, healthcare professionals and the public to avoid the emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. We all have a role to play in combatting AMR. BoMRA recognizes that AMR is a complex, multi-faceted problem, and is calling for a coordinated, One Health response across all sectors, including public health, animal health, and the environment. A collaborative effort from all partners is essential to ensuring our success in addressing this threat to our health, economies and security.
We need to join hands to combat antimicrobial resistance around Botswana and highlight the important role of health leaders, medicines regulators, researchers, pharmaceutical industry and media. The problem of antimicrobial resistance is multifaceted and cannot be addressed by one single organisation or sector. A coordinated global approach and commitment are required to tackle this public health threat.
