Under detection and underreporting are problematic for a variety of reasons. They make it more difficult to understand the true spread of the virus, which impacts everything from resource planning in healthcare systems to public policies designed to reduce infection spread.
What You Can Expect from the New National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
In a continued effort to fight AMR, the Federal Task Force on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CARB) released the 2020-2025 National Action Plan for CARB in October 2020.
How Pharmacists Can Contribute to Antimicrobial Stewardship – Q&A with Dr. Catherine Duggan, CEO, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
After our first Q&A with Dr. Catherine Duggan, Helping Pharmacists Fight Antimicrobial Resistance, we caught up with her to talk about what clinical pharmacists can do in their roles to contribute to and promote antimicrobial stewardship.
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020 Toolkit
Each year, healthcare organizations, schools, governments, companies, and communities around the world observe World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW).
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020 Toolkit
Each year, healthcare organizations, schools, governments, companies, and communities around...
COVID-19 and Antimicrobial Resistance: Dual Health Threats
Each year, more than 700,000 people lose their lives to...