The Minister of Health confirms the state’s commitment to achieving the prevention of antimicrobial resistance
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, affirmed the Egyptian state’s commitment and keenness to achieve the prevention and control of antimicrobial resistance, expressing his pride in the great progress Egypt has made in this file, by establishing a comprehensive model for the prevention of antimicrobial resistance. It was implemented in 69 hospitals nationwide.
This came in a speech by Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, under the title “Egypt’s efforts to prevent and combat antimicrobial resistance.” This was at the Fourth Global Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
At the beginning of his speech, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar thanked and appreciated the Saudi Minister of Health and all those responsible for health systems in the various participating countries. For their efforts and efforts to implement strategies aimed at antimicrobial resistance and preserving the health status of all. The health of individuals, the safety of health systems, and the sustainability of the economy are at risk, reviewing a report by the World Health Organization, which indicated expectations that the number of deaths due to antimicrobial resistance by 2050 For 10 million annually, stressing the necessity of joining hands and moving quickly and decisively.
Dr. Abdul Ghaffar reviewed the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Population in this regard, which began in 2018, by launching a national strategy designed to combat this urgent issue, and is based on This strategy is based on the One Health approach, while recognizing the interconnectedness between human, animal and environmental health.
The review of the country’s success journey in this file was completed by launching a national electronic infection control program in all hospitals to develop and implement policies that govern the use of antibiotics. This initiative includes restricting some antibiotics, with the aim of ensuring the effectiveness of 60% or more of antibiotics, by focusing on wise use, to preserve the effectiveness of essential antibiotics for future generations.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health added, Over the past 6 months, the rate of adherence to standards for the rational use of antibiotics has increased, rising from 37 to 56%, which reflects improved concerted efforts to instill a culture of responsible use of antibiotics throughout healthcare systems.
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar announced that the antimicrobial resistance action plan is fully consistent with the “Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance.” Which consists of 5 main pillars, each of which is designed to contribute to achieving common global goals, which are “strengthening commitment to preventing and controlling antimicrobial resistance.”
The Deputy Prime Minister spoke about the health system’s efforts, by establishing an organizational structure. From the Ministry of Health, to hospitals, with specific roles and responsibilities and dedicated teams for antimicrobial resistance, this structure supports key performance indicators (KPIs) that allow progress to be systematically monitored.
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, National Infection Control Programme, reviewed the Egypt, which was launched in 2003, was able to achieve great progress, as it implemented the basic infection prevention and control components of the World Health Organization in all health care facilities, noting the role of the Ministry of Health and Population in providing specialized training, including a professional diploma, to ensure Healthcare workers are well equipped to maintain infection prevention and control standards, stressing that training and capacity building are a critical element of the Egyptian strategy.
He stressed that Egyptian health surveillance systems are distinguished by their capabilities for regular auditing and mechanisms for measuring reactions and implementation. Gradual electronic monitoring of health care-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance across the country. Health teams are being trained on the updated version of the electronic monitoring program, and this program is being implemented in 80 hospitals at the governorate level, ensuring that health care providers are provided with the tools they need to monitor and combat Effective antimicrobial resistance.
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar pointed out the importance of building the capabilities of microbiology laboratories to conduct rapid and reliable diagnostic tests for resistant organisms, by taking advantage of the WHONET program to share data with the Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance and Global Use System. (GLASS), ensuring that the results contribute to global antimicrobial resistance data, in addition to each hospital in Egypt creating its own antibiotic scheme, providing essential data to guide appropriate antimicrobial treatments.
In his speech, he explained The Deputy Prime Minister stressed the importance of promoting the rational use of antimicrobials, by monitoring the consumption of antimicrobials using the World Health Organization’s specified daily dose (DDD), with awareness and community participation, regarding antimicrobial resistance, noting the organization of educational campaigns targeting health care professionals. And students and the general public to promote a culture of responsibility towards the use of antimicrobials.
He noted that the Egyptian state’s participation in this rich conference reflects the dedication to working closely with global partners to address this urgent issue, stressing the importance of exchanging experiences in enhancing the collective response to antimicrobial resistance. Microbes.
The Deputy Prime Minister concluded his speech by emphasizing Egypt’s firm commitment to combating antimicrobial resistance, committing to implementing effective policies and improving health systems, promoting a culture of responsible use of antibiotics, protecting lives, protecting the effectiveness of essential medicines, and creating a future. healthier for future generations, calling for collective action “hand in hand” To ensure that future generations inherit a world in which antibiotics remain effective and available to all.
