WHO Appoints Dr Al Salman as Chair of Advisory Group on Antimicrobial Resistance

TDT | Manama

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Report by Mohammed Darwish

Dr Jameela Al Salman, a member of the Shura Council and a distinguished Bahraini physician, infectious disease expert, has been appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to chair its Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (STAG-AMR).

STAG-AMR, the WHO’s chief advisory panel on antimicrobial resistance, provides guidance to the Director-General and the Antimicrobial Resistance Division. Consisting of 25 international experts, the group plays a crucial role in shaping global strategies and policies to address antimicrobial resistance.

Addressing this challenge calls for a coordinated global effort. Important meetings are planned for New York this September and Saudi Arabia this November, expected to generate crucial recommendations for tackling this urgent health issue.

Dr Al Salman acknowledged the importance of her new position, vowing to advance STAG-AMR’s objectives and strengthen international collaboration.

She praised Bahrain’s achievements, including its swift response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been lauded by the WHO and other nations. Dr Al Salman expressed gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa for their support in improving Bahrain’s healthcare system. She also thanked the WHO and its Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, for the opportunity to contribute to global health efforts.

Additionally, Dr Al Salman congratulated Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa for her work in advancing the roles of women in Bahrain and thanked His Excellency Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh for his support in enhancing the expertise of Shura Council members, which helps improve Bahrain’s standing on the global stage.

It’s worth noting that Dr Al Salman is widely recognised for her contributions to medicine and holds American Board certifications in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Infectious Diseases.