Kick starting the day at Garki village, Abuja to #SpreadAwareness on #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR)

AMR stakeholders have come together to create awareness on the importance of handling antimicrobials with care and being an #AntibioticGuardian

#SpreadAwarenessStopResistance
#WorldAwarenessWeek2021
#NationalAwarenessWeek2021

Can you imagine a world where all the drugs that act against pathogens that make us sick such as bacteria, viruses, fungi no longer work when we really need them to get us well again?

This is exactly what #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) will lead to.

We urge all Nigerians to prevent drug resistance by visiting a health facility if they fall ill and practice responsible use of antimicrobials.

Press release:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/345/spread-awareness%2C-stop-resistance%3B-ncdc-launches-awareness-campaign-to-tackle-antimicrobial-resistance

#SpreadAwarenessStopResistance
#AntibioticGuardian
#nationalawarenessweek2021

#AntimicrobialResistance!

It is the bacteria, not the person or animal, that becomes resistant to antimicrobials!

How will you spread this message? Pledge today to be an #AntibioticGuardian today!

Visit https://antibioticguardian.com/africa

#NAAW2021
#SpreadAwarenessStopResistance

Bacteria become resistant when they change and do not respond to the antibiotics used to treat the infections they cause.

#Antimicrobials given to humans, animals, fish and crops must be used ONLY with prescription. Do not misuse or overuse.

#AntibioticGuardian #NAAW2021 #SpreadAwarenessStopResistance

#HandWashing is a basic and effective tool against infections.

If we don't become sick, we would not need to use #antibiotics.

Be an #AntibioticGuardian and promote the culture of #handwashing.

#KeepAntimicrobialsWorking