Objective:
One of the objectives of the WHO global action plan is to “Optimize the use of antimicrobial medicines”. Antimicrobial Stewardship programs are critical in optimizing antimicrobial use for better health outcomes though ensuring appropriate use of antimicrobials. This webinar provided guidance to the participants on first- and second-choice antibiotics for common infections in line with the recommendation in the EML. This gave the understanding of WHO’s AWaRe classification of antibiotics and introduce participants to the WHO AWaRe Antibiotic Book.
Presentations
Speakers:
- Dr Benedikt Huttner: Team Lead: Essential Medicine List, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
Meeting recording: