IHRA celebrated WorldPatientSafetyDay-2023

IHRA celebrated WorldPatientSafetyDay-2023 and hosted a significant meeting in collaboration with DAI and The Fleming Fund. WHO AWaRE poster on classification of Antibiotics has been launched, which is a tool for antibiotic stewardship to reduce antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The aim of this meeting was to create awareness among Healthcare providers regarding Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) to optimize antimicrobial use among patients, to improve patient outcomes, ensure cost-effective therapy and reduce adverse sequelae of antimicrobial use (including antimicrobial resistance). Representatives from different Healthcare Establishments of Islamabad Capital Territory participated in the meeting.