Chair(s)
Dr Catia Caneiras, FIP AMR Commission, Portugal & Manjiri Gharat, FIP India Envoy, India
Introduction:
Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to influence antimicrobial resistance through multiple interventions such as antimicrobial stewardship, patient education, and increasingly, vaccination advocacy and administration. While antimicrobial resistance has long been in the spotlight, resistance to antifungals is an emerging concern. As vaccines can reduce the burden of infections that often lead to antimicrobial use, pharmacists are key allies in preventative strategies. This session explores current and evolving challenges in both antifungal resistance and outlines pharmacists’ actions on vaccination programmes.
Programme:
| 11:00 – 11:05 | Introduction by the chairs |
| 11:05 – 11:25 | Antifungal resistant fungal infections: Danish and global scenario |
| Dr. Karen Astvad, Statens Serum Institut, Denmark | |
| 11:25 – 11:45 | The role of pharmacists and the need for antifungal stewardship |
| Speaker to be confirmed | |
| 11:45 – 12:15 | Key finding in the WHO Report “Estimating the impact of vaccines in reducing antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic use |
| Speaker to be confirmed | |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Panel discussion |
Learning objectives:
1. Identify current trends and drivers in antimicrobial and antifungal resistance.
2. Describe the role of vaccines in reducing antimicrobial use and resistance.
3. Explain how pharmacists contribute to antimicrobial and antifungal stewardship.
Take home messages:
Pharmacists play a critical and expanding role in combatting antimicrobial resistance through stewardship and vaccination.
Vaccination is a powerful, underutilised tool in reducing infection burden and limiting antimicrobial resistance.
FIP Development Goals:
Please see below the FIP Development Goals related to the session.
FIP Development Goal 17: Antimicrobial Stewardship
FIP Development Goal 18: Access to Medicines, Devices & Services
FIP Development Goal 21: Sustainability in Pharmacy
