Eamon Duffy spreading some Christmas Cheer by presenting our Auckland winners with their prizes for #aotearoaantibioticamnesty2022 video competitions! Congrats to Unichem Pakuranga for not only the BEST overall video, but also BEST pharmacy display!!!

Eamon Duffy spreading some Christmas Cheer by presenting our Auckland winners with their prizes for #aotearoaantibioticamnesty2022 video competitions! Congrats to Ziyen Lam and her wonderful niece for creating the 2nd most viewed video!

New app available from the Wellington ID/micro team - provides guidance on best way to diagnose various infections - kudos to Max Bloomfield and coder extraordinaire Aidan Wilson! - feedback welcomed (part of our DIY app stable!) - use the QR code to download, or links below

Antimicrobial resistance threatens our access to effective and safe medicines to fight infections. Read how antimicrobial stewardship can keep these medicines working. akohiringa.co.nz/education/anti…

Pleased to see these early visits Ayesha Verrall! Is it too cheeky to ask for a visit to talk #AntimicrobialStewardship in Christchurch? No immediate rush, perhaps on day 30? We are a friendly bunch and could scrounge up a coffee... 🙂 😉 #KeepAntibioticsWorking

This is what happens when #NAPS and #NAUSP collide! Thanks for everything you do for us #abxstewards 😍NCAS_Australia @NAUSP_au Nadine Hillock #ASID2023

Congrats Rakhi, @jamiesonce and co! From NAMSIPEG and other antibiotic amnesty supporters in Aotearoa NZ. Look forward to hearing what your plans are for #WAAW23.

Absolutely they have! Interdisciplinary, multi-national. #AntibioticAmnesty #KeepAntibioticsWorking

BSAC Annette Clarkson andrew seaton So international opat community - how many of you undertake daptomycin levels whilst you have patient on opat - today I heard a great series review from 🇬🇧 practice that got me thinking Monica Mahoney @jpogue1 Jason Roberts Erin McCreary Antibiotic Steward Bassam Ghanem 🅱️C🆔🅿️🌟 Eamon Duffy Sharon Gardiner Natalie Schellack

Alcohol is NZ's most harmful drug because of its association with a huge number of diseases, cancers, psychological disorders, AND because alcohol also causes more harm to others, including families, friends, communities, & wider society. #PublicHealth stuff.co.nz/national/healt…

Sepsis affects over 1 in 100 people in NZ each year. Help support sepsis survivors. Join #stepforsepsis and do as many steps as you can across 1 - 13 September and/or make a donation. I'm going for 200,000 steps. Eek. sepsis.raisely.com/sharon-gardiner #stepforsepsis via @sepsistrustnz

The competition is on! @TeWhatuOra_BOP @CanterburyDHB Sharon Gardiner Day 1 of steps starts tomorrow! #stepforsepsis See more at sepsis.raisely.com

The best week of the year!! World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is back for 2023!!!!!!! We have a couple of cool things planned, so follow us for the week and get to know the NAMSIPEG team 👍🏻🎉🥳

Ever wondered what our Middle Earth ID Pharmacists look like? Come meet Mo Issa, JP, Kasey & Emma and learn a fun fact about AMR!!! These guys do the most fabulous job supporting fellow clinicians in their daily Antimicrobial prescribing!!! instagram.com/reel/Cz5vZvQrY…

Kia ora from Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland)!! Part 2 of meeting the ID crew! Get to know Eamon, Cat, Sally, Emma & Tash. With 4 large hospitals covering this mighty city, it’s a good thing they all work together to ensure equitable care within the region! instagram.com/reel/Cz8YXQlLz…

Not a GP, but asking pharmacy to do likewise. Please. PSNZ NZHPA NZ Hospital Pharmacy Association

National antimicrobial guidelines are under development! An important step to establishing effective, equitable, safe and sustainable antimicrobial use for all in Aotearoa NZ. Our first newsletter is here: health.govt.nz/system/files/d… Meet the team here: health.govt.nz/system/files/d…

Stop the repeal of the current smoke free legislation - Sign the Petition! chng.it/bZM8tr5t via Change.org

I just signed - will you join me? our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/put-… via Marc “Action” Jackson