General Public and One Health AMR
The higher Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) related mortality ranked Pakistan 176th out of 204 nations. in Pakistan, the Global Research report 2019 on AMR identified 59,200 deaths directly attributable to AMR, with an additional 221,300 deaths linked with AMR. It was therefore the 3rd leading cause of death for Pakistanis leaving, behind only cardiovascular disease and maternal/neonatal disorders. All the individuals, especially healthcare associated professionals need to act to reduce antibiotic resistance. Either we can swim together or drown separately. So be a part of this teamwork for the eradication and countering of AMR.
- Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a “Hidden Pandemic” with 5.5 million deaths annually reported cases by CDC in 2019.
- In Lower Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) like Pakistan, the Antimicrobials are overused to treat human infections.
- The mismanagement of antimicrobials develop resistance in microbes that will make it less effective and more problematic in near future.
- You don’t become resistant to antibiotics, bacteria do. These resistant bacteria can then spread to other people.
- Taking antibiotics will not make you better if you are infected with a virus. The common infections include upper respiratory tract sore throats, ear infections, coughs and colds.
- If a health professional prescribes antibiotics to treat a bacterial infection, use them as per directions of your health professional.
- Preventing infections and their spread helps stop antibiotic resistance by reducing the need for antibiotics.
- Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) can also affect your animals and pets.
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) was found in 49% of S. aureus’ total reported cases.
Why You Need to Take Action..?
