Public-Private Sector Partnership Crucial to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
It has been emphasized that a partnership between the public and private sectors is crucial for preventing and controlling the resistance of germs to antimicrobial drugs.
The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association, are organizing an awareness training session to address this issue from June 10-12, 2024, in Addis Ababa.
Opening the training with a keynote speech, Seyoum Wolde, Deputy Director General of the Pharmaceutical Sector at the Authority, stated that the objective of the training is to enhance healthcare resources by building capacity. He underscored the importance of providing awareness training to stakeholders at all levels and transforming the acquired knowledge into practical measures. To effectively combat antimicrobial resistance, Ato. Seyoum stressed that doctors must prescribe the appropriate medications, and pharmacists must ensure that these medications are dispensed accurately.
In his remarks, Kidu Hailu, Executive Director of the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association, highlighted that antimicrobial resistance is currently the most significant health threat. He called for immediate action to address this growing challenge.
