Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health, healthcare institutions, entities involved in animal health, the food safety and environmental health sector, academic institutions, and all other relevant sectors in Qatar are participating in the 2023 World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week under the theme “Preventing antimicrobial resistance together,” from November 18 to 23.
In a statement on yesterday, MoPH announced its collaboration with its partners to organise various events and activities aimed at increasing awareness of antimicrobial resistance and its optimal use in all healthcare facilities in Qatar. Also, a scientific seminar titled “Preventing antimicrobial resistance together” will be held today.
Through this year’s events, MoPH aims to shed light on antimicrobial and antibiotic resistance as a problem affecting various sectors, imposing a significant burden on human and animal health and the local and global economy. The activities also seek to enhance optimal use programs for antimicrobials effectively among healthcare providers, policymakers, patients, and the animal sector in Qatar.
