Post Reporters State-run hospitals across the country will have to join the Public Health Ministry's fight against drug resistance and its promotion of rational drug use, said a senior public health official. Under the five-year plan, regional hospitals are expected to reduce the use of antibiotics by 20% and cut illnesses caused by drug resistance by 50%. This information is a prerequisite for development of health management plans, further research and innovation and formulation of a public health policy, he noted. Please join us on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/bangkokpostlearningState-run hospitals across the country will have to join the Public Health Ministry's fight against drug resistance and its promotion of rational drug use. Experts say chances of resistance increase when antibiotics are taken for the wrong reasons..(AP photo)Click "play" to listen to State-run hospitals must join fight against antibiotics misuse and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose.

Source: Bangkok Post November 06, 2017 01:52 UTC