Kids and Carers
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
AMR develops when bacteria, fungi or viruses are exposed to antibiotics, antifungals or antivirals. As a result, the antimicrobials become ineffective and infections may persist. In addition, medical interventions including surgery, chemotherapy and stem cell therapy may become impossible.
AMR is considered the biggest global threat of Health and Food Safety.
AMR Insights
For Children and their Carers who wish to know more on Antimicrobial resistance, aim to set up child-oriented activities to increase the awareness on AMR or otherwise will be involved in preventing Antimicrobial resistance in children, AMR Insights offers selected, global information on activities, specific education and extensive networking and partnering opportunities.
AMR Insights is for:
- Children
- Carers and parents
- Teachers
- Organizers of AMR events for children
- Pediatricians
Latest Topics
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02 December 2023Antibiotic slashes risk of drug-resistant TB in kids, major SA study finds
Tuberculosis preventive therapy has been transformed in recent years, with treatment duration having been cut from six or more months to just three or even one.
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05 November 2023Antibiotics for childhood meningitis and sepsis are increasingly ineffective
Data from southeast Asia and the Pacific highlight the growing threat posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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01 November 2023Coverage gaps in empiric antibiotic regimens used to treat serious bacterial infections in neonates and children in Southeast Asia and the Pacific
High levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are propagating deaths due to neonatal and paediatric infections globally.
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