PROTECT (partnership for antibiotic stewardship)

PROTECT, or the Partnership for Antibiotic Stewardship, is an initiative focused on promoting responsible use of antibiotics. Its goal is to prevent antibiotic resistance, a growing health threat where bacteria no longer respond to medicines designed to kill them. By encouraging healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers to use antibiotics only when necessary and as prescribed, PROTECT helps ensure these vital medicines remain effective. This collaborative effort aims to improve patient outcomes, preserve antibiotic effectiveness for future generations, and combat the spread of resistant bacteria through education, policy, and best practices.