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The theme of #WAAW2022 is “Preventing antimicrobial resistance together”.

#AntimicrobialResistance is a threat to humans, animals, plants & the environment.

This year, we call for multisectoral collaboration to preserve the usefulness of these medicines.
#HandWashing is a basic &effective tool against infections.

If we don't become sick, we would not need to use #antibiotics.

Let us promote the practice of #handwashing in our homes & communities to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance together.

#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2022
Let's discuss #Antibiotics

Join us TOMORROW as we bring together #AntimicrobialResistance experts to discuss "Alternatives to #Antibiotics in Nigeria" & launch the One Health #AMR/#AMU Community of Practice website.

🗓️30th Nov 2022
🕑 10:00 am

Join via https://bit.ly/NAAWWebinar
#AntimicrobialResistance is a global concern affecting everyone, everywhere, including users & non-users of #antimicrobials

Our National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance incorporates a #OneHealth approach to contain #AMR in Nigeria

Read & share:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/77_1511368219.pdf
Do not save your drugs for later or share them with another individual

Complete your dosage as prescribed by a healthcare worker.

Play your part to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance.
#AntimicrobialResistance is one of the top 10 health threats in the world.

Everyone everywhere, including users and non-users of #antimicrobials have a role to play to prevent #AMR.

#BeAntimicrobialAware
Do not save your drugs for later or share them with another person.

Ensure you complete your dosage as prescribed by a healthcare worker.

Play your part to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance.
#Handwashing is a basic and effective tool against infections.

If we do not become sick, we would not need to use #antimicrobials.

Encourage your loved ones to practice frequent #handwashing with soap under running water.

Do your part to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance
#AntimicrobialResistance is a global health issue leading to the ineffectiveness of drugs against the illness they were developed to treat.

Health care practitioners should always conduct a test before prescribing treatment for a patient
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