The Role of the Health Professional in the Antimicrobial Resistance Battle

AMR poses a significant threat to public health by reducing the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications. This webinar is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to address AMR individually and collaboratively. It emphasizes the interconnected nature of healthcare roles and aims to foster collaboration among diverse professionals.

Pharmacists will gain insights into responsible antimicrobial use, Medical Doctors will explore clinical implications, Nurses will understand their role in patient education, and Biomedical Scientists will contribute valuable perspectives to the multidisciplinary approach needed to combat AMR.

In essence, this webinar aims to empower participants with a holistic understanding of their role in preventing AMR, fostering a sense of responsibility and agency in the fight against this global health threat.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Understanding the Significance:

• To enlighten health professionals about the critical significance of their individual roles in preventing AMR.
• To emphasize the collaborative nature of their responsibilities in the collective effort against AMR.

Effective Collaboration:

• To empower health professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective collaboration within the healthcare team.
• To foster an understanding of the interconnectedness of various healthcare roles in the fight against AMR.

Professional Empowerment:

• To equip health professionals with the tools and insights needed to actively contribute to the battle against AMR.
• To instill a sense of responsibility and agency, encouraging proactive engagement in AMR prevention.

Interactive Session:

• The program will conclude with a dynamic Question and Answer session, providing participants with the opportunity to engage with the presenters, further enhancing their understanding of the material.

Presentation Topics/Activities:

• The training will feature insightful presentations, each lasting ten minutes, from various perspectives within the healthcare landscape:
• A detailed examination of the subject from the perspective of biomedical scientists.

AGENDA

• 6:00 pm: Opening remarks – Pharm. Yvvonne YirenKyiwaa Esseku PhD
• 6:10 pm: A comprehensive overview of the National Platform on AMR from the Pharmacist's perspective by Pharm. Saviour Yevutsey
• 6:20 pm: An in-depth exploration of the subject from the viewpoint of Medical Doctors by Dr. Akua Gyimah Asante
• 6:30 pm: Insights into the role of Clinical Nurses in the battle against AMR by Yaa Obirikorang PhD
• 6:40: pm: A detailed examination of the subject from the perspective of Biomedical Scientists – William Addo Mills-Pappoe PhD
• 6:50 pm: Question and Answer session All (Moderated by Pharm. Brian Asare)
• 7:30 pm: Closing Remarks by Yvvonne YirenKyiwaa Esseku PhD

ORGANIZED BY THE GHANA COLLEGE OF PHARMACISTS

WITH SUPPORT FROM

This will be a virtual event. happening on  Tuesday the 21st of November 2023 and Chaired by Pharm. Yvonne Yirenkyiwaa Esseku (Rector, Ghana College of Pharmacists). The virtual venue will be the CES Platform

TARGET PARTICIPANTS: Pharmacists

DATE: Tuesday 21st November 2023

TIME: 1800 GMT (6:00 PM Local Time)

CHAIRPERSON: Pharm. Yvonne Yirenkyiwaa Esseku PhD (Rector, Ghana College of Pharmacists).

MODERATOR: Pharm. Brian Asare