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World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2024

World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2024
Department of Community Medicine

HIMSR and HAHC Hospital

The Department of Community Medicine at HIMSR and HAHC Hospital marked World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2024 with a series of impactful activities under the theme “Educate, Advocate, and Act Now.” The initiative aimed to raise awareness about the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, promote responsible antibiotic use, and inspire action across all levels of society to combat this global public health challenge.

The week-long program was designed to:

  • Educate diverse stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, students, patients, and community members, about the causes and consequences of AMR.
  • Advocate for the judicious use of antimicrobials and adherence to infection control protocols.
  • Encourage collective action to minimize AMR risks through multidisciplinary collaboration and community engagement.

  1.  Inaugural Activities (15th November 2024)

The observance began with two parallel health education sessions aimed at key community and healthcare stakeholders.

  • At  UHTC, HIMSR, a Focused group discussion was held with ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, and staff from the UHTC field practice area. The session emphasized the importance of proper hygiene, vaccination, and the rational use of antibiotics in community health settings.
  • A session was also conducted at  Central Skills Lab, HAHC Hospital, for nursing staff. It focused on strengthening infection control practices, including hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and proper waste management to reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance within healthcare settings.

 

  1. Community Awareness Sessions (18th November 2024
Educational sessions were organized across multiple settings, including the UHTC, RHTC, and EWS OPDs for Patients, caregivers, and community members attending with focus on Explanation of AMR, its causes, and its far-reaching implications for public health, steps to prevent infections, such as maintaining personal hygiene, ensuring clean drinking water, and using sanitation facilities ,the importance of completing prescribed antibiotic courses to prevent resistance and the critical role of vaccination in reducing dependence on antimicrobials.

The sessions were conducted in an interactive format to ensure better engagement and comprehension among participants. Visual aids and multilingual posters were used to simplify complex medical concepts for the lay audience.

  1. Quiz Competition (20th November 2024)

A quiz competition was organized for the UHTC and RHTC staff to test and enhance their knowledge of antimicrobial resistance in Demonstration Room, Department of Community Medicine to highlight the importance of continuous professional development in combating AMR effectively.

4.  Panel Discussion (22nd November 2024)

The observance culminated in a high-level panel discussion featuring experts from multiple disciplines, including Community Medicine, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Medicine, and Paediatrics.

Topics Covered in the Discussion:

  • The global and national burden of AMR and its implications for healthcare systems.
  • Strategies for antibiotic stewardship, including prescribing practices and public education.
  • The role of diagnostics and vaccines in reducing antimicrobial misuse.
  • Multidisciplinary approaches to combating AMR, emphasizing collaboration between healthcare providers, policymakers, and the community.
  • The discussion served as a platform for knowledge-sharing and brainstorming actionable solutions to address the growing threat of AMR.

CONCLUSION

World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2024 at HIMSR and HAHC Hospital was a resounding success. The week-long observance brought together healthcare providers, community members, and policymakers in a collective effort to combat one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. Through education, advocacy, and action, the program reinforced the importance of responsible antimicrobial use and inspired a shared commitment to preserving the efficacy of life-saving antibiotics for future generations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Panel Discussion (22nd November 2024)

The observance culminated in a high-level panel discussion featuring experts from multiple disciplines, including Community Medicine, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Medicine, and Paediatrics.

 

Topics Covered in the Discussion:

  • The global and national burden of AMR and its implications for healthcare systems.
  • Strategies for antibiotic stewardship, including prescribing practices and public education.
  • The role of diagnostics and vaccines in reducing antimicrobial misuse.
  • Multidisciplinary approaches to combating AMR, emphasizing collaboration between healthcare providers, policymakers, and the community.
  • The discussion served as a platform for knowledge-sharing and brainstorming actionable solutions to address the growing threat of AMR.

CONCLUSION

World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2024 at HIMSR and HAHC Hospital was a resounding success. The week-long observance brought together healthcare providers, community members, and policymakers in a collective effort to combat one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. Through education, advocacy, and action, the program reinforced the importance of responsible antimicrobial use and inspired a shared commitment to preserving the efficacy of life-saving antibiotics for future generations.

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