The WHO AWaRe Classification is a tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to guide the appropriate use of antibiotics and combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It categorizes antibiotics into three groups based on their importance and risk of resistance: ACCESS GROUP This group includes antibiotics and antibiotic classes that have activity against a wide…
AMS interventions can be performed in all types of healthcare facilities. The interventions should align with local needs and address areas where observations or data suggest the need for improvement, and/or where the outcomes of the implemented interventions are measurable. In facilities where many core elements are not yet in place, the simple interventions shown…
Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) refers to coordinated interventions designed to improve and measure the appropriate use of antimicrobials (antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics). The primary goal is to enhance patient outcomes, reduce antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and prevent the spread of multidrug-resistant infections. AMS programs are essential in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community healthcare settings to…