World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW)

A global WHO campaign to raise awareness about the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance and promote responsible use of antibiotics across human health, animal health, and agriculture.

Key Priorities

• Discouraging over-the-counter purchase of antibiotics
• Training clinicians on prudent prescribing
• Promoting infection prevention and control
• Public education on completing antibiotic courses

Key Concepts

• Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
• Antibiotic stewardship
• One Health approach
• Superbugs