Antibiotic awareness week

Previously, we have been able to combat resistance by developing new drugs.  But now, we are facing a dry pipeline of new antibiotics  – that means infections that are treatable will once again kill.  Preventing infection through improved sanitation and hygiene is one of five objectives in the Global Action Plan to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance.

Learn more this World Antibiotic Awareness Week, 13-19 November 2017

Watch interview with Kate Medlicott, WHO, about antimicrobial resistance.

Learn more about World Health Organization (WHO)'s work on wastewater, sanitation and antimicrobial resistance:

• World Antibiotic Awareness Week 13-19 November 2017
• Infographic on sanitation and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
• A short interview on the links between WASH and AMR
• Information sheet on AMR and sanitation/wastewater in health facilities.
• Additional information on sanitation in health facilities.