Outreach and Education

Public education is a cornerstone in the fight against AMR. Raising awareness and understanding of AMR will prevent the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials and help to reduce the spread of infections. Outreach and education efforts aim to bring about individual- and societal-level impact on the sustainable and responsible use of antimicrobials.

World AMR Awareness Week

Held annually from 18 to 24 November, World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) aims to increase awareness of AMR and encourage best practices among the public, healthcare workers, and policymakers to prevent further emergence and spread of AMR. Healthcare professionals and institutions are encouraged to take the opportunity to promote responsible antimicrobial use among staff, patients and visitors during WAAW.

The annual Inter-Hospital Webinar Series, typically held in November, provides healthcare professionals the opportunity to learn from experts from hospitals about preventing the further emergence and spread of AMR.

Continuing professional education

Healthcare professionals can stay updated about AMR issues and appropriate prescribing of antimicrobials through continuing professional education (CPE) events.

Find upcoming training events here.

Partnering professionals in public education

Healthcare professionals are seen as trusted sources of information by members of the community, making them valuable educators about infection prevention, antibiotic use, and AMR. Combining the trusted role of the healthcare professional with the dissemination of scientific evidence is an important component in our outreach strategy.

Reach us at amrco@cda.gov.sg if you have suggestions on how to partner with us in patient education.