BBPOM Urges Residents to Be Smart in Using Antibiotics
Reported by Folmer | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BBPOM) in Jakarta held a socialization of drug and food empowerment at the Grand Mercure Harmoni Hotel, Central Jakarta.
The role of society in controlling antibiotic resistance is very important
The socialization carried the theme, "Smart Use of Antibiotics: Together We Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance" and was attended by dozens of participants who were representatives of PKK Team, Salimah, Kowani, Dharma Wanita Persatuan, Wirawati Catur Panca, Muslimat NU, Indonesian Buddhist Women, Scouts, urban village cadres, and media circles.
Jakarta BBPOM Information and Communication Team Chairman, Evi Citraprianti said education was provided to control or prevent antimicrobial resistance in the community caused by excessive use of antibiotics (overuse).
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She explained antimicrobial resistance is a phenomenon in which microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites become resistant to the effects of drugs that should be able to kill or stop their growth, making treatment more difficult, prolonging the course of the disease, increasing the risk of complications, and worsening health outcomes.
"This aims to increase public awareness of the importance of preventing antimicrobial resistance. Efforts to control antimicrobial resistance require collaboration and synergy from all parties," she explained.
Speaker from Faculty of Pharmacy, Pancasila University, Andri Prasetyo emphasized that all components of the nation, both from community organizations, social organizations, professions and the community must work together to improve understanding of drugs.
"The role of society in controlling antibiotic resistance is very important," he stated.
He added public understanding of antimicrobial resistance needs to be improved by complying with medication rules and implementing clean and healthy living behaviors.
