On 22 and 23 November the North West University (NWU), in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg, Stellenbosch University and the Water Research Commission, will host a research symposium in support of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW21).

WAAW aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance. The rise of drug-resistant pathogens threatens to undo more than a century’s work of health progress and could undermine the very foundations of modern medicine.

The overuse and misuse of antimicrobials have accelerated the development of antimicrobial resistance, which has an impact on humans, animals and the environment.

Antimicrobial resistance also has an impact on clean water and sanitation and results in inadequate infection prevention and control. This makes infections harder to treat, which increases the risk of disease spread, severe illness, and death.

For this reason, it is of the utmost importance to raise awareness and to address the inappropriate use of antimicrobials.

Submit your abstract today

Researchers and students are encouraged to submit abstracts of maximum 250 words, pertaining to all aspects of antimicrobial resistance research, which will be presented during the virtual WAAW event.

For more information on the symposium, abstract themes, and the link to join the event, please click here