Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) happens when germs like bacteria and viruses stop responding to the medicines designed to kill them. This makes infections harder to treat and increases the risk of severe illness, complications, and death.

Why It Matters

• Harder to Treat Infections: Common illnesses like pneumonia, tuberculosis, and urinary tract infections become harder to cure.
• Longer Hospital Stays: Patients need stronger, more expensive treatments that may take longer to work.
• Risky Medical Procedures: Surgeries and treatments like chemotherapy become more dangerous without effective antibiotics.

How to Help

• Use antibiotics only when prescribed.
• Complete your full treatment course.
• Practice good hygiene to prevent infections.

By acting together, we can slow down AMR and protect future generations.