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APUA Philippines
APUA Philippines
APUA-Philippines was May 23, 2003. The chapter is recognized by the Philippine government as a non-governmental organization. Under the leadership of Dr. Celia C. Carlos, the chapter aims to fulfill the following mission:
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To effectively disseminate evidence-based information on rational antibiotic use.
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To formulate and prioritize policies and programs for rational antibiotic use that will respond to the needs and welfare of the majority of Filipinos.
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To demonstrate responsive leadership in the development and implementation of policies and strategies that will impact on antibiotic use.
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To pursue with zeal and dynamism unrelenting efforts at self-improvement to achieve the ultimate goal of rational antibiotic use.
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To develop strategic partnership with government and non-government organizations both local and international and other stakeholders in the promotion of rational antibiotic use.
The chapter has access to extensive surveillance data about AMR. A national surveillance program was undertaken in 1988 and is coordinated by the Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Unit at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Metro Manila.
Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report
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