Knowledge transfer • measurement • expert consultation
These three key aspects make up drive-AMS, a project that aims to drive forward antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). AMS is an essential step towards improving antimicrobial resistance, one of the top global health threats according to WHO.
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Empowering AMS teams in Cyprus through the drive-AMS Antimicrobial Stewardship course
From 13 to 15 February, a group of 38 healthcare professionals from eight hospitals across Cyprus gathered in Nicosia for an intensive three-day learning experience: the drive-AMS Antimicrobial Stewardship course. Hosted by the Cyprus Ministry of Health and supported by EU-JAMRAI, this event brought the innovative drive-AMS methodology to the Mediterranean, equipping Cypriot hospitals with the knowledge and tools to enhance antimicrobial stewardship.
Addressing AMR together: drive-AMS and the IMAGINE Project
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant challenge to public health, particularly in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) where frail older individuals are highly vulnerable to infections. Excessive and inappropriate use of antibiotics, especially for suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs), contributes to the emergence of multi-resistant bacteria, threatening patient safety.
Eglė Karinauskė: the ‘AMR Girl’ driving change in Lithuania
The second drive-AMS country course in Lithuania took place from 29 January to 1 February, bringing together 40 participants, including
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drive-AMS is co-funded by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency under grant agreement No 101079985. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Health and Digital Executive Agency. Neither can be held responsible for them.