Improving Use of Medicines
Appropriate use of medicines is a major building block of all health systems and can be used as a tracer of service delivery. The Improving use of medicines team has made major contributions in relation to measuring, understanding, and improving antimicrobial adherence.
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The thematic area also addresses the global threat of antibiotic resistance by conducting research, training, and policy dialogues aiming at improved use of antibiotics by consumers and providers, both at a global and local level. In addition, the team is also further developing research on antibiotics and the environment, especially in water sources.