World Antibiotic Awareness Week, 18-24 November, 2019

18 November, 2019

The 2019 edition of World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) will take place from November 18th – 24th.

This annual campaign, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), aims to increase awareness of drug-resistant infections  and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to avoid the further emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance.

 

bioMérieux is an active advocate of the responsible use of antibiotics.

SUSTAINING ANTIBIOTIC EFFICACY

In line with our public health mission, one of our core priorities is the development of diagnostic tests and educational initiatives that contribute to sustaining the efficacy of antibiotics today and for future generations.

  • Discover our awareness actions for WAAW 2019

SUPPORTING ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP

bioMérieux’s comprehensive range of diagnostic solutions fully supports antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs), helping to guide appropriate antibiotic therapy to improve patient care.

Together, let’s optimize antibiotic use!

 

 

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