WSPID calls upon global and national leaders and decision makers to recognise the distinctive nature and key importance of the impact of AMR in neonates and children. 

WSPID will work with its members and stakeholders to implement the declaration and  pledges to take action on the declaration action points which are in line with the objectives of the 2015 WHO Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance and urges others to follow.

Stay tuned for more information as we move forward.  

Read the declaration here

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This week is #WorldAntibioticAwarenessWeek! 

Now is the time to  highlight the importance of the proper and effective use of #antibiotics and to encourage best practices among general public, health workers and policy makers. 

WHO has made it easy to promote World Antibiotic Awareness Week by sharing:

• 2018 'How-To Guide'
  
• Advocacy materials including animated gifs, social media titles including posters for your community. 
  

For more information including the 2018 theme and messaging and campaign updates head over to https://www.who.int/who-campaigns/world-antibiotic-awareness-week

2nd World Sepsis Congress recordings

The recordings from the 2nd World Sepsis Congress are now available, so head over to www.worldsepsiscongress.org/recordings and listen to any sessions you missed.