Faculty of Pharmacy at MIU Hosts Seminar on Antimicrobial Resistance with Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) Experts

22 Nov 2023

In a significant stride toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), the Faculty of Pharmacy took the lead in hosting an informative and engaging seminar titled “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together”. The event, held on Monday 13/11/2023, was attended by around 130 students.

The seminar featured esteemed members of the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) who shared valuable insights into the critical issue of antimicrobial resistance and its prevention. Under the slogan of “خليك واعي … بلاش مضاد حيوي من غير داعي”, the session aimed to emphasize the importance of responsible antibiotic use.

The distinguished members of the EDA team included:

Dr. Abeer Elbehairy, General Manager of the Drug Utilization and Pharmacy Practice Administration

Dr. Hebatullah Mohamed Abdulaziz, Manager of Clinical Pharmacy Practice Administration

Dr. Kholoud Ahmed Elnaggar, Manager of Drug Awareness Administration

Dr. Shimaa Nasr Eldin, Manager of Rational Drug Use Unit

Dr. Lobna Samy Younis, Manager of Pharmaceutical Care Initiatives Unit

Dr. Abdulrahman Amin, Manager of NO HARMe Unit

Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat to global health, requiring collaborative efforts for effective mitigation. The seminar included presentations and discussions by the EDA experts, shedding light on the different aspects of antimicrobial resistance and the role each individual can play in its prevention.

MIU is proud to have organized this event, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and fostering a sense of responsibility among students, aligning with the global commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 3.