Achimota Hospital observes World Antimicrobial Resistance Week, highlighting the growing threat of resistance to common antibiotics and the need for responsible antimicrobial use.
Key activities included:
- Educational talks on antimicrobial stewardship for clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Client engagement sessions in outpatient and inpatient areas on proper antibiotic use.
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) demonstrations, focusing on hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, and rational prescribing.
- Distribution of information materials promoting safe practices.
- The week was climaxed with a Durbar at Abofu Presby School.
The celebration reinforced the message that combating AMR requires collective action from healthcare workers, patients, and the community.
