World AMR [Antimicrobial Resistance] Awareness Week

Faculty: Applied Science
Department: Medical Analysis

Type of the workshop: National workshop

The workshop in brief: Other information about the Event:
The excessive use of antibiotics is the main contributor of antimicrobial resistance. It allows microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites, to develop resistance to antimicrobial agents that were once successful in treating infections.

Participants: Between 75 – 95 participants

Date and time: November 22nd, 2023
Place: Hall no. 302, Tishk International University – Erbil

Session topics: 
Session 1_ An informative overview of Antimicrobial Resistance and its causes.
Session 2_ Importance of maintaining awareness about AMR and ways to prevent its emergence and spread.
Session 3_ The significance of reducing the use of antimicrobial drugs.

Presenters names and affiliations:
 Dr. Salah Tofiq, Head of Medical Microbiology Department at Hawler Medical University, and part-time staff at Tishk International University.
 Dr. Aryan Rzgar, Lecturer at Hawler Medical University, and part-time staff at Tishk International University.
 Mr. Soran Kayfi, Coordinator at the Medical Analysis Department.

Outcome of the workshop:
1. Community Responsiveness
2. Raising the consequences of the AMR
3. Sharing updated info
4. Collaboration with the Medical Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, Hawler Medical University (HMU).

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