Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and Anti-microbial resistance will be under the spotlight this Thursday, (October 16) as Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will deliver his keynote speech at the summit to focus on antimicrobial resistance. During the summit the minister will also share latest developments in the registration of medicines in South Africa.
The purpose of the summit is to bring together all stakeholders involved in work related to infectious diseases to commit to the implementation of the Antimicrobial Resistance National Strategy Framework for South Africa.
The main objectives of the summit is to obtain high-level commitment from key stakeholders to invest relevant resources and implement sound strategies and interventions to manage antimicrobial resistance, to limit further increases in resistant microbial infections, and improve patient outcomes; create awareness of inter-sectoral collaboration activities on antimicrobial resistance; and identify strategies to achieve responsible use of antimicrobials and to monitor trends.
Media is invited to this event as follows:
Date: Thursday, 16 October 2014
Venue: Birchwood, near OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg
Time: 9h00 to 16h00
Enquiries:
Joe Maila
Cell: 082 887 3581
E-mail: mailaj@health.gov.za / health.spokesperson@gmail.com
