A new warning launched by the Ministry of Health and Population to citizens regarding antibiotics, which some individuals rush to take as soon as they feel tired without referring to the doctor.
In its warning, the ministry emphasized that antibiotics should not be used to treat cold and flu cases, because their cause is viral and is not affected by antibiotics, as these antibiotics are used to eliminate bacteria or stop their growth.
Excessive use increases the chances of the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which requires consulting a doctor first before obtaining any medication.
Health warnings came to indicate that the increased risk of death and the prolongation of the disease occur due to the excessive use of antibiotics, which results in a change in bacteria until they become resistant to antibiotics.
The Ministry of Health announced that it has been trained 6327 A pharmacist in 11 governorates during the year 2022 within the national strategy to rationalize the use of antibiotics and the rational use of medicine and to raise the efficiency of pharmacists working in the government sector to provide the best service to the Egyptian patient.