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**World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week: November 18-24**

This week, we come together to raise awareness about **Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)**—a growing global health threat that affects us all. AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist the medicines we rely on to treat infections, making common illnesses harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness, and death.

This year’s theme for AMR Awareness Week is **“Educate. Advocate.”**

**Educate**: Understanding AMR is the first step in preventing it. By using antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines responsibly, we can help slow down the development of resistance. **Advocate**: We all have a role to play in advocating for better policies, practices, and the responsible use of antibiotics—whether in healthcare, agriculture, or at home. Join the movement this week to spread knowledge and inspire action. Together, we can fight AMR and protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for future generations.
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International Journal of Infection Control

Volume 20

2024
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New guidance aims to reduce bloodstream infections from catheter use

The World Health Organization (WHO) publishes the first global guidelines to prevent the occurrence of bloodstream and other infections caused by use of catheters placed in minor blood vessels during medical procedures.

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Dr Nizam Damani awarded MBE in UK King's Birthday Honours

Dr Damani is a previous Board member of IFIC and served as Treasurer as well contributing widely to the work of IFIC for many years. He has been awarded MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in King Charles III birthday honours for “services to Infection Prevention and Control in Northern Ireland and to the World Health Organisation”. Congratulations to Dr Damani from everyone at IFIC.

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IFIC was formally founded in 1987, when discussion between IC practitioners around the globe had highlighted the need to have an international gathering of specialists, to exchange knowledge, information, and to offer mutual support.

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Mission

To enable best practices that prevent and control infections globally by leading international networking, advocacy, education, research and collaboration with infection control professionals, organizations and communities.

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Vision

To improve infection prevention and control throughout the world regardless of location and circumstances.

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