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#AMR Antimicrobial resistance is a global health crisis that requires coordinated efforts from all countries.... * Needs significant steps to combat AMR through national action plans, public awareness campaigns, and enhanced surveillance *Continuous efforts, international cooperation, and innovative solutions are essential to mitigate the threat of AMR effectively. #Antimicrobialresistance

This week the Dutch Caribbean Public Health Expertise Network takes place on Sint Maarten. 🇸🇽 All public health professionals and infectious diseases specialists working on the islands discuss and synchronize Caribbean health policy. Special attention this year for local dengue outbreaks and other vector borne diseases. Other topics include anti microbial surveillance and pandemic preparedness. Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu #aruba #bonaire #curacao #sintmaarten #saba #sinteustatius

In the WHO African Region Health Emergency Situation Report https://lnkd.in/eeHjeNcx an epidemiological update for Africa has been published. The World Health Organization reflected also on some dengue response activities within most affected countries and visualized a dengue risk map for the WHO African region. Visit dengueacademy.com and learn more about dengue (for an international audience of healthcare professionals outside of the US and UK) #dengue #denguefever #dengueacademy #riskmapping

Did you know that Asia is considered a regional hotspot for antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? With the highest prevalence of resistance in major bacterial pathogens, this silent threat is on the rise in our region. While unseen, #AMR is a formidable threat to global health and the economy due to the decreasing effectiveness of medicines in fighting infections. The United Nations even warns that drug-resistant diseases could claim 10 million lives annually by 2050. Menarini stands together with World Health Organization to combat AMR and advocate for responsible use of antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines. Let's safeguard our future together. #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek #WAAW #GlobalHealth

Climate Change and Urbanisation is affecting the spread of Dengue fever in more ways than we know. With these two trends predicted to only intensify, we need better ways to mitigate and respond to control this vector borne disease. Join me as I chat with Francis Kwong and Marianne Comparet about what we can do to prepare better for this threat for Asia... #climatexhealth #denguecontrol #infectiousdiseases #globalhealth #vaccineequity #behaviourchange #healthfinancing

Collaboration is crucial in addressing pan-European health challenges, including emerging infectious diseases of pandemic potential. Today’s launch of the Pan-European Network for Disease Control (NDC) is hosted by the UK Health Security Agency. The mission of UKHSA is to prepare for, prevent and respond to health threats, save lives and protect livelihoods. Dame Jenny Harries, Chief Executive of the UKHSA and Chair of the Steering Group a.i, who is co-hosting the Inaugural Meeting of the Pan-European Network for Disease Control, highlights the importance of collaboration in addressing pan-European health challenges. World Health Organization UK Health Security Agency European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Eurasian Economic Commission Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı - Organization of Turkic States Organization of Islamic Cooperation ( OIC ) Santé publique France Robert Koch Institute MINISTERUL SANATATII

#monkeypox #virus #pandemic I am happy to share my recent published on Monkeypox virus entitled "Assessment of knowledge, awareness and attitudes regarding the re-emerging outbreak of monkeypox among the health professionals in Bangladesh: a web based cross-sectional study". Monkeypox (MPX) is a re-emerging disease that becomes a serious life threatening issue all over the world including non-endemic countries. Regarding the evaluation of research based information about monkeypox in Bangladesh, this study has been conducted to assess the existing knowledge among Health professionals. DOI:https://lnkd.in/ggZHFYuc

The 3rd Guinean Public Health Day ends on a positive note. We benefited from beautiful presentations that will inspire future actions in public health. However, it is important to highlight the low number of research carried out on health policies and systems in Guinea. Even if our context is characterized by the high frequency of epidemics of infectious diseases, it is in my opinion, essential for us to promote training and research on health policies and systems to better guide political decisions and health interventions in Guinea. Thus, strengthening our health system regarding diseases and epidemics. #hss

Pathogen surveillance enables public health professionals to monitor infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. However, surveillance efforts are fragmented and incomplete. Our latest research, commissioned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, explores how pathogen surveillance is carried out internationally, where the gaps are, and how they can be filled. Recommendations include: 🦠Building capacity and addressing logistical challenges 🦠Better use of data to enable more real-time surveillance 🦠Understanding of new data sources, like wastewater 🦠Greater collaboration between initiatives conducting surveillance Read the full report at: https://lnkd.in/erkW74KB #PublicHealth #AntimicrobialResistance

< A man in Hong Kong has been diagnosed with "Rat Hepatitis E", making it the first known case of this Virus in a Human. > This discovery is significant because it shows how diseases from animals can sometimes jump to humans. The patient had liver problems after a transplant, which led to the unusual diagnosis. It's suspected that the virus might have been transmitted through food contaminated by rat droppings. The man lives in a housing area with a rat problem, emphasizing the need for better public cleanliness. Health experts are calling this a wake-up call for improved hygiene and rat control in Hong Kong to prevent similar cases in the future. Should we take cautious about it too before it happens? This case highlights the critical importance of maintaining good public hygiene and controlling rodent populations to protect public health🌍🧼🐀 It seem never ending viruses after the pandemic🙄, what do you think? #PublicHealth #StaySafe #CleanEnvironment #WomenEmpowerment #StephanieYapUnitTrustAndPrivateRetirementSchemeConsultant #StephanieYapFinancialHappiness #StephFinancialHappiness #fyp