In November 2018 the National AMR Strategy was made available for Public Consultation. The deadline for feedback submission was 9th December 2018.
Law:
The legal notice establishing and defining the terms of reference of 'The Committee' can be
downloaded here.
Terms of Reference for the National Antibiotic Committee (NAC)
It shall be the duty of the Committee to:
(a) Promote the understanding of, and support for, correct prescribing, dispensing and use of antibiotics amongst medical, pharmaceutical and veterinary professionals as well as the public at large.
(b) Coordinate strategies to ensure the continued effectiveness of antibiotic agents used in the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases in humans and animals.
(c) Develop and recommend strategies to comply with directives and recommendations issued by the European Union on antibiotic use and resistance.
(d) Advise the Superintendent of Public Health on measures necessary to minimise antimicrobial resistance.
(e) Foster the development of written guidelines and recommendations for evidence-based use of antibiotics in both hospitals and community settings.
(f) React in a timely and realistic way to acute problems in the field of antimicrobial resistance as they arise.
(g) Keep abreast of the latest research and recommendations on antibiotic use and resistance and disseminate such information.
(h) Tender all such advice as may be requested by the Superintendent of Public Health.
The Committee shall undertake, delegate or coordinate:
- The establishment of surveillance systems to analyse trends in antibiotic resistance and use within hospitals as well as in the community.
- By virtue of the powers conferred by article 8 of the Public Health Act, the Committee shall act as an authorised body and collect, from any relevant entity, appropriate information concerning antibiotic resistance as well as data on the consumption, distribution and dispensing of antimicrobial agents used in the treatment and prevention of infections in humans and animals.
Members of the Committee:
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Surname
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Name
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Title
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Role (LN 122/2008)
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Date appointed
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Appointment valid till:
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Borg
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Michael
Angelo
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Prof
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Chairperson (1a)
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28/06/2016
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01/12/2023
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Abela
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Rodianne
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Dr
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Member (1b)
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02/11/2018
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01/12/2023
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Melillo
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Tanya
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Dr
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Member (1c)
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28/06/2016
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01/12/2023
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Piscopo
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Tonio
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Dr
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Member (1d)
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28/06/2016
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01/12/2023
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Azzopardi
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Anthony
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Dr
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Member (1e)
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28/06/2016
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01/12/2023
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Formosa
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Antonia
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Ms
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Member (1f)
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28/06/2016
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01/12/2023
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Chircop
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Susan
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Dr
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Member (1g)
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28/06/2016
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01/12/2023
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Zarb
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Peter
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Dr
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Secretary (2)
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28/06/2016
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01/12/2023
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Antibiotics App (Android Users Only)
This app will provide an algorithm based decision making tool to assist doctors at Mater Dei Hospital in more appropriate antibiotic decision making in line with the hospital's policy. Additionally, the app has a number of medical calculators incorporated. This APP is also indicated for use by Specialists in Family Medicine practising in Malta.