European Strategic Action Plan on antibiotic resistance published
The UK government, along with other European Union member states, has agreed this new World Health Organization (WHO) initiative on antibiotic resistance in recognition that ‘together we will have...
View ArticleHospitals urged to think hard before using antibiotics
Doctors and nurses are being asked to think twice before they prescribe antibiotics in a bid to prevent patients from being given them too much and developing resistance to these life saving drugs. The...
View ArticleEuropean Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance welcomed
The European Commission has announced a 12-point Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance. The Department welcomes this five-year action plan and will be reviewing and updating its strategy for...
View ArticleKey facts about antibiotic resistance
Antibiotics are important medicines that help fight infections caused by bacteria. Antibiotic resistance – when an antibiotic is no longer effective – is one of the most significant threats to patient...
View ArticleFunding for new research into antibiotic-resistance bacteria announced
The Government is making £500,000 available for new research into antibiotic-resistance bacteria, it was announced today. Following a report on the current level of knowledge on ESBL- producing...
View ArticleTrusts and PCTs alerted to European Antibiotic Awareness Day materials
Chief executives of acute Trusts and PCTs are being alerted to a range of education materials that they can use in their local European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) campaigns and initiatives. EAAD,...
View ArticleAudio files available to support European Antibiotic Awareness Day
You can download the audio, in MP3 format, for the European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) videos: Looking for a purrfect remedy for your cough Don’t get prickly if your doctor won’t prescribe you...
View ArticleEuropean Antibiotic Awareness Day 2011 campaign evaluation published
The European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) evaluation report shows the success of EAAD activities in 2011 and provides examples of local campaigns that may be of interest to others organising local...
View ArticleResources to support the 2012 European Antibiotic Awareness day in England
European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD), on 18 November 2012, is a Europe-wide public health initiative aimed at encouraging responsible use of antibiotics. It is supported in England by the...
View ArticleAntibiotic resistance poses alarming threat
Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to modern health and we face a future without cures for infection if antibiotics are not used responsibly, the Chief Medical Officer Professor Dame...
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