World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) is observed every year from 18-24 November to raise awareness among stakeholders to reduce the emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents. As a result of drug resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents become ineffective and infections become difficult or impossible to treat, increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness, and death. About AMR One Health World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign to increase awareness and understanding among stakeholders and promote best practices to reduce the emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections. WAAW is celebrated every year from 18–24 November. The theme of WAAW 2023, like 2022, is "Stopping Antimicrobial Resistance Together". This year's theme calls for cross-sectoral collaboration to maintain the effectiveness of antimicrobial drugs. To effectively reduce AMR, all sectors should use antimicrobial drugs judiciously and appropriately, take preventive measures to reduce the incidence of infection and follow good practices in the disposal of antimicrobial contaminated waste .