#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!!!
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
#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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
🚫 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
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
Antibiotics should only be prescribed by healthcare professionals after an appropriate diagnostic test.
Be an #AntimicrobialResistance guardian