The increased use of antibiotics globally
The overuse and misuse of antibiotics is a global problem. In order to understand the threat this poses, you may like to watch this Youtube video “Global use of antibiotics …
Course: Antimicrobial Stewardship for Africa
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)/WASH
In this video Angeline Chiotcha explains the reasons that IPC and WASH are critical to the transmission of disease and the prevention of healthcare associated infection (HCAIs). As you watch …
How we reached current resistance
In this video Dr Mike Cooper explains how we reached this state of resistance. This video is from “Antimicrobial Stewardship: Managing Antibiotic Resistance” also available on FutureLearn. Describe factors which …
Resistant types and basic mechanisms and epidemiology of key resistant pathogens in Africa
In this video Dr Kenneth Iregbu MBBS, MSc, MPH, FMCPath, FWACP based in the Department of Medical Microbiology in the National Hospital Abuja, Nigeria, explains what bacteria are, how they …
Mr Anote’s story
In her introduction to the course Dr Oduyebu described the situation in Africa where stewardship is not widespread, with freely available antibiotics and no regulation to restrict their use. As …
Welcome from Professor Dilip Nathwani, OBE
This course has been developed through a collaboration between the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC), Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN) and Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). In this video …
Antimicrobial Stewardship for Africa
In this video Professor Shaheen Mehtar, founder member of the Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN), welcomes you to this course. ICAN Mission statement: “The Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN) exists …
Why is this course important for Africa?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global problem, however, in this video Professor Oyinola Oduyebo explains the specific problems faced in Africa and how this course can help healthcare staff develop …
