The theme for the World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) 2024 is “Educate. Advocate. Act now.” 

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents.

As a result of drug resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents become ineffective and infections become difficult or impossible to treat, increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death.

For more information please visit the WHO website here