FV Hospital marks World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) 2026: “One health – one action: Prevent AMR now”

To raise public awareness and encourage action to combat antimicrobial resistance, FV Hospital is once again joining the global healthcare community in making World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2026 (WAAW).

This year’s event at FV Hospital will take place from 16 to 20 November 2026, under the theme “One health – one action: Prevent AMR now”. As a JCI-accredited hospital, FV places great emphasis on antimicrobial stewardship, safe antibiotic prescribing and the appropriate use of medicines across all clinical activities.

Why is antimicrobial resistance an urgent threat?

AMR is an increasingly serious threat to global health. This year’s theme, “One health – one action: Prevent AMR now”, highlights how drug-resistant microorganisms can spread among humans, animals and the environment. When disease-causing microorganisms no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines, infections become much harder to treat. This can lead to longer hospital stays, higher healthcare costs and potentially life-threatening consequences for patients.

Addressing antimicrobial resistance requires responsible antimicrobial use in healthcare facilities and throughout the wider community. This includes appropriate prescribing, correct medicine use and greater awareness of the risks associated with antimicrobial resistance.

Activities for World AMR Awareness Week 2026 at FV Hospital

To raise awareness among healthcare professionals, patients and their families, FV Hospital is organising a series of activities throughout the week to promote responsible antimicrobial use and encourage collective action against AMR.

1. Opening Ceremony: 10:00–11:00, Monday, 16 November 2026, at the Ground Floor Lobby, V Building, FV Hospital.
2. Antimicrobial Resistance Sharing Session: A medical update session featuring expert presentations on antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control. The session will take place from 11:30 to 14:00 on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, at the Auditorium, 3^rd Floor, F Building, FV Hospital.
3. Additional Activities: An interactive Q&A, photo opportunities featuring campaign slogans, and awareness-raising activities on social media.

Join FV Hospital in raising awareness and taking action against antimicrobial resistance in Vietnam. Together, we can help protect our health and safeguard the wellbeing of future generations!