WHO, US CDC, ECDC, key partners and Member States are participating in a Twitter storm to send a unified message about taking action against antibiotic resistance. Join us and amplify the message by sending the following tweet at 9 AM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time/ UTC -4.00)/ (2PM GMT) on 15 November 2018:
“Antibiotic resistance is one of the most urgent global health threats. Everyone has a role to play in improving antibiotic use to help fight #AntibioticResistance.”
Adapted tweet for UK colleagues:
Antibiotic resistance is one of the most urgent global health threats. Everyone has a role to play in improving antibiotic use to help fight #AntibioticResistance. cc #AntibioticGuardian #KeepAntibioticsWorking
Adapted tweet for colleagues in South Africa:
Antibiotic resistance is one of the most urgent global health threats. Everyone has a role to play in improving antibiotic use to help fight #AntibioticResistance. cc #AntibioticGuardian #ProtectAntibioticsZA
Chat about awareness for antimicrobial stewardship hosted by @ASP_Chat
On Thurs 15 Nov at 20:30 SAST | CAT (12:30PM GMT) HealthSocMed #hcsmSA is hosting a #hcsmSA chat on behalf of the South African Antibiotic Stewardship Programme & others incl the @WHO, @AfricaCDC, @FINDdx, @nicd_sa to discuss achieving the AMR goals for Africa http://www.hcsmsa.co.za/antimicrobial-resistance-africa/