Bacteria become resistant when they change and do not respond to the antibiotics used to treat the infections they cause.

#Antimicrobials given to humans, animals, fish and crops must be used ONLY with prescription. Do not misuse or overuse.

#AntibioticGuardian #NAAW2021 #SpreadAwarenessStopResistance

Antimicrobials which consist of antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals & antiparasitics are medicines used to prevent & treat infections in humans, animals & plants.

Misuse & overuse of #Antimicrobials can reduce their effectiveness.

#BeAntibioticsAware

Misuse and overuse of #Antimicrobials can reduce its effectiveness in treating some animal and human diseases.

You can help by using it with caution; seek professional advice before using #antimicrobials.

Be an #AntimicrobialGuardian.

Bacteria become resistant when they change and don't respond to the drugs used to treat the infections they cause.

#Antimicrobials given to humans, animals, fish and crops must be used ONLY with prescription. Do not misuse or overuse.

Prevent #AntimicrobialResistance.

#AntimicrobialResistance is a global concern affecting everyone, everywhere, including users & non-users of #antimicrobials.

We need to take these medicines carefully, only as prescribed by a physician.

Use Antimicrobials Responsibly!!!

#AntimicrobialResistance is a global concern affecting everyone, everywhere, including users & non-users of #antimicrobials.

#Antimicrobials include #antibiotics, #antivirals, #antifungals & #antiparasitics used to prevent/treat infections in humans, animals & plants.

#WAAW2022

Misuse or overuse of #antibiotics💊 & other #antimicrobials can reduce its effectiveness in treating common infections in animals & humans.

From 18th-24th November, we are joining the global health community to mark the annual #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2022 .

#StayTuned

#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

#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

#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

#Antimicrobials are not always needed when you are feeling unwell.

Antibiotics should only be prescribed by healthcare professionals after an appropriate diagnostic test.

Be an #AntimicrobialResistance guardian

#Antimicrobials are not always needed when you are feeling unwell.

Antibiotics should only be prescribed by healthcare professionals after an appropriate diagnostic test.

Be an #AntimicrobialResistance guardian

Every year, the National Antimicrobial Resistance Technical Working Group joins the global community to raise awareness of the dangers of misuse or overuse of #antimicrobials.

Fighting #AMR is a global endeavour that must be addressed through a #OneHealth approach as evident in this year's theme of #WAAW2023: ‘Preventing #AntimicrobialResistance together”

🔗Press Release
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/504/nigeria-joins-the-global-community-to-commemorate-world-antimicrobial-awareness-week-%28waaw%29

#Antimicrobials are becoming less effective against common infections in animals & humans.

🚫 Do not self-medicate

✅ Visit a healthcare professional when sick

Everyone has a role to play to ensure #antimicrobials continue to work.

#AMR #WAAW2023

#AntimicrobialResistance is when medicines like #antimalarials, tetracycline, septrin, and amoxicillin no longer treat diseases they cured previously.

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

#BeAntimicrobialsAware

#Antimicrobials are not always needed when you are feeling unwell.

Antibiotics should only be prescribed by healthcare professionals after an appropriate diagnostic test.

Be an #AntimicrobialResistance guardian