I Pledge To
Take Action
Join the fight by pledging to use antibiotics responsibly and create awareness about antibiotic resistance.
Every person can take a set of simple actions to support the fight against antimicrobial resistance
I PLEDGE TO TAKE ACTIONS AND
1. Stop overuse and misuse of antibiotics by:
- Seeking advice from a qualified health professional before using antibiotics
- If prescribed antibiotics, following my health professional’s advice on how to take them
- Educating my family and friends about antibiotic resistance
2. Prevent the spread of infection by:
- Wash my hands regularly
- Preparing food hygienically
- Keeping vaccinations for me and my family up to date
Every person can take a set of simple actions to support the fight against antimicrobial resistance
* This category includes Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, Pharmacists
I PLEDGE TO TAKE ACTIONS AND
1. Stop overuse and misuse of antibiotics by:
- Prescribing and dispensing antibiotics only when needed and according to current guidelines
- Educating patients about how to take antibiotics, and the dangers of misuse
- Properly disposing of expired and unused antibiotics
2. Prevent the spread of infection by:
- Keeping my patients’ vaccinations up to date
- Ensuring my hands, instruments and environment are clean
- Working with others to improve infection prevention and control
Misuse of antibiotics in livestock, poultry, aquaculture and crops is a key factor contributing to the growth of antibiotic resistance and the spread of resistant bacteria to humans through the environment and food chain.
* This category includes Livestock and Poultry Raisers, Fish and other Aquatic Animal Farmers, Crop Producers
I PLEDGE TO TAKE ACTIONS AND
1. Stop overuse and misuse of antibiotics by:
- Ensuring antibiotics are only given to animals under veterinary supervision
- Never using antibiotics for growth promotion
- Increasing awareness about the risks of overusing and misusing antibiotics
2. Prevent the spread of infection by:
- Applying good practices at all steps of food production
- Keeping my animals in clean and sanitary conditions and preventing overcrowding
- Vaccinating animals and isolating sick ones to prevent the spread of disease
Every person can take a set of simple actions to support the fight against antimicrobial resistance
* This category includes Veterinarians and Animal Health Professionals
I PLEDGE TO TAKE ACTIONS AND
1. Stop overuse and misuse of antibiotics by:
- Prescribing and giving antibiotics to animals under my care and only when necessary
- Making the right choice of antibiotic through accurate diagnosis
- Educating animal owners about the risks of antibiotic resistance
2. Prevent the spread of infection by:
- Ensuring my hands, instruments and environment are always clean
- Vaccinating animals and isolating sick ones to prevent the spread of disease
- Promoting good practices among farmers and other animal owners, including hygiene
Every person can take a set of simple actions to support the fight against antimicrobial resistance
* This category includes Policymakers, Heads of Ministries, Regulatory Authorities
I PLEDGE TO TAKE ACTIONS AND
1. Stop overuse and misuse of antibiotics by:
- Supporting a multi-sectoral national action plan on antimicrobial resistance
- Developing and enforcing regulations to stop overuse and misuse of antibiotics in humans and animals
- Making information on how to stop overuse and misuse of antibiotics available to citizens
2. Prevent the spread of infection by:
- Developing and enforcing regulations to prevent the spread of infections through:
- Monitoring hospitals’ and clinics’ compliance with infection prevention and control standards
- Enforcing good agriculture and food production practices
- Ensuring communities have access to safe water and sanitation
Every person can take a set of simple actions to support the fight against antimicrobial resistance
I PLEDGE TO TAKE ACTIONS AND
Use antibiotics responsibly
Only use antibiotics as prescribed to me by my doctor and do not share or use leftover antibiotics
Prevent and reduce spread of infectious diseases
- Wash my hands regularly
- Keep vaccinations up to date
- Handle food safely
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