Thread by @WHO

"Following the recommendations of the Interagency Coordination Group on #AntimicrobialResistance, we have come together to advocate for urgent action to combat the threat of AMR, to reinvigorate global political momentum, & to catalyze action in an One Health approach"-@DrTedros

"It is critical that our discussions are followed up in countries and lead to real results. As #COVID19 has so harshly demonstrated, the world cannot afford another global crisis. We must act, and we must act together"-@DrTedros on #AntimicrobialResistance

"That means we need political leaders, the private sector and civil society working together, first to address the drivers of #AntimicrobialResistance"-@DrTedros

https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1354059926163881984?s=20

"We also need a coordinated approach to increase investment across the One Health spectrum in implementation of national action plans, and in research and development.

Political leadership is critical, which is why this group is so important"-@DrTedros #AntimicrobialResistance

"This is not a task for the health sector alone. #AntimicrobialResistance is a problem for humans, animals, economic productivity, and the environment. The solutions, too, must span these sectors"-@DrTedros

World leaders are joining forces to fight the accelerating crisis of #AntimicrobialResistance. The One Health Global Leaders Group includes heads of government, ministers, leaders from the private sector & civil society.

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The ↗️ of #AntimicrobialResistance is a 🌐 threat. It can affect anyone, of any age, in any country.

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Proper use of all medicines is 🗝️ to #StopDrugResistance.

Let's unite to preserve antimicrobials!👉bit.ly/38QcDbW

Tip to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance 1⃣:

Wash your hands! Proper 🙌 hygiene prevents infections & slows the spread of #AntibioticResistance.

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Tip to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance 2⃣:

Continue your required treatments even during #COVID19.

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Tip to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance 3⃣:

Always take antimicrobial medicines with proper oversight – including #antibiotics💊, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics.

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Tip to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance 4⃣:

Nurses educate patients & families on how to prevent infections at home & in their communities: Good hygiene can help stop the spread of drug resistance.

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Tip to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance 5⃣:

Nurses 👨‍⚕️, doctors 👩🏾‍⚕️ & other healthworkers should support people to continue to take their anti-malaria, TB & #HIV treatments to reduce the spread of drug resistance.

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Tip to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance 6⃣:

Nurses support patients in taking antimicrobial medicines properly. Taking the right medication for the right amount of time can help stop the spread of drug resistance.

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Tip to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance 7⃣:

Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare practitioner 👨‍⚕️👩🏾‍⚕️ before taking antibiotics and other medicines💊.

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Tip to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance 8⃣:

Do not use #antibiotics 💊 to treat viral infections like colds and flu!

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Tip to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance 9⃣:
 
Never share #antibiotics, antivirals or other medicines💊!
 
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Tip to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance 🔟:
 
Practice good hygiene! It prevents infections and slows the spread of antibiotic resistance.
 
Let's unite to prevent drug resistance!👉bit.ly/38QcDbW