The Health Directorate of Baghdad Medical City organized a lecture on the WHO AWaRe antibiotic book in collaboration with the Faculty of Pharmacy/ University of Baghdad on Sunday, October 15, 2023, delivered by specialized pharmacist Heba Ali, AMR control unit manager at Baghdad Medical City. The lecture was well attended by academic faculty members and students. The lecture covered a range of topics, including the WHO competition and the conditions of entry. Furthermore, the lecture provided valuable information on the AWaRe antibiotic book as a resource for health workers for appropriate prescribing and dispensing of antibiotics to tackle the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
