AMR Unplugged Episode 6 | Antimicrobial Stewardship (with real hospital stories) скачать в хорошем качестве

AMR Unplugged Episode 6 | Antimicrobial Stewardship (with real hospital stories)

In this episode, host Musonda Lamba Millapo speaks with Dr. Kaunda Yamba, clinician and Implementation Science Lead at ReAct Africa, about Antimicrobial Stewardship. They unpack how everyday behaviours — like stopping medication early, sharing antibiotics, or buying incomplete doses — are accelerating resistance and putting future treatments at risk. This conversation explains antimicrobial stewardship in simple terms and why protecting antibiotics requires action from healthcare workers, communities, and health systems. ⸻ 🔑 Key topics covered: • Why stopping antibiotics early is dangerous • What antimicrobial stewardship really means • How misuse happens in hospitals and communities • How infection prevention, vaccination, and hygiene protect antibiotics • Real-life case of a drug-resistant infection in a children’s hospital • The role of communities in preserving antimicrobials • How AI and digital tools are transforming stewardship