How can we combat Antimicrobial Resistance?

How can we combat Antimicrobial Resistance?

In 2018, approximately 5,400 people in Canada died as a direct result of Antimicrobial Resistance. Through a combination of over-prescribing and over-use, antibiotics are no longer as effective as they once were; and the situation is worsening. Bacteria are evolving and becoming resistant to the treatments available.  

What can we do to prevent this looming public health crisis? How can we protect the effectiveness of our antibiotics?

November 18-24 is World Antibiotic Awareness Week, and two CIHR Scientific Directors are available to answer your questions:

• Dr. Steven J. Hoffman, Scientific Director of CIHR’s Institute of Population and Public Health, is available to discuss the importance of conserving the efficacy of current and future antibiotics.
• Dr. Charu Kaushic can discuss CIHR investments in research in AMR prevention, the latest discoveries, and alternatives to antibiotics.

 

To book an interview, please contact:

David Coulombe

Media Relations

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

613-941-4563

[email protected]

 

At the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), we know that research has the power to change lives. As Canada’s health research investment agency, we collaborate with partners and researchers to support the discoveries and innovations that improve our health and strengthen our health care system.

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