“Use Antibiotics Wisely — Preserve Their Power.”
The initiative urges Ghanaians to:
Take antibiotics only with a doctor’s prescription.
Complete the full dose, even when feeling better.
Avoid sharing or self-prescribing leftover drugs.
Understand that antibiotics don’t treat viral infections like colds or flu.
💊 Trending & Overused Antibiotics
Authorities have spotlighted the most misused antibiotics in Ghana this month:
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Augmentin)
Ciprofloxacin
Azithromycin
Experts warn that overuse and self-medication are causing bacteria to develop resistance, making once-curable infections harder — or impossible — to treat.
⚠ The Bigger Picture
The WHO warns that antimicrobial resistance could cause 10 million deaths each year by 2050 if left unchecked.
In Ghana, rising resistance has already been seen in bacteria causing UTIs, typhoid, and sepsis, raising concerns about treatment effectiveness and patient safety.