BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- Brunei is not exempted from the threats of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the form of adverse effects such as incurable infections, increased morbidity and mortality, and increased costs from increased patient care and advanced treatment, Haji Mohd Isham, the country's Minister of Health said.
According to local daily the Borneo Bulletin on Sunday, Haji Mohd Isham shared this in his message on World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2020 themed "United to Preserve Antimicrobials" from Nov. 18 to 24.
He said in the message that the danger from AMR requires the effort and commitment of those involved in the use of antimicrobials, which include not only health workers and other stakeholders, but also the entire community.
"Just as the success achieved in controlling COVID-19 infection in this country thanks to the involvement, cooperation, caring attitude and support from the public and the country's stakeholders," the minister was quoted as saying by the daily.
"The country will be able to 'Unite To Preserve Antimicrobials' by ensuring prudent and correct use of antimicrobials as well as adopting infection prevention measures to overcome global antimicrobial or AMR resistance," he added. Enditem
