Day: November 24, 2021

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H.E. Minister of Commerce & Industry meets his Saudi and Turkish counterparts

His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani, Minister of Commerce &Industry, held separate meetings with each ofH.E. Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi, Minister of Commerce of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabiaand H.E. Dr. Mehmet Muş, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Turkey, on the sidelines of the37th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC) meetings, convened in Istanbul.

During the two meetings, officials discussedways of enhancing and developing cooperationin the fields of trade, investment and industry.The discussions also featured the exchanging of views on the topics listed in the COMCEC‘s agenda.

 

Source: Ministry of Commerce and Industry

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed chairs Education and Human Resources Council meeting at Expo

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of the Education and Human Resources Council (EHRC), has chaired the council’s meeting, which was held at the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah expressed his pride in the increasing number of school and university students who visited Expo 2020 Dubai from all across the country. He also praised the efforts of the concerned authorities and teams in charge of the Expo in making the students’ visit experience a success, enriching their knowledge and informing them about the varied experiences offered by the pavilions.

Sheikh Abdullah called on students, parents, institutions and educational bodies to take advantage of the opportunities offered by Expo 2020 to learn more about the cultural and educational experiences of the pavilions.

He also emphasised the role of Expo in inspiring the next generation to explore, learn and create an enjoyable and immersive environment to expand their perceptions, knowledge and skills.

During the meeting, the council reviewed the policies and mechanisms for immunising students as part of the National Immunisation Programme, which would maintain the health and safety of students and all members of society. It also stressed the importance of adhering to the vaccinations specified in the programme to achieve a healthy, safe and disease-free school community.

The council also reviewed the developments of the professional licencing project for workers in the education sector, project completion rates, teachers and whoever involved in the educational process test results, and plans for training and qualifying school teachers, as this project is an essential step to ensure the efficiency and quality of the educational system in the country.

Jameela bint Salem Al Muheiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Chairwoman of Emirates Schools Establishment, discussed the mechanism of implementing the professional licencing project for school teachers in government schools, which came as an important step to raise professional competencies in the educational sector.

The meeting was attended by several ministers and officials.

 

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation

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UAE Hosts Incoming Members of the UN Security Council for Meetings with Senior UAE and UN Officials

The United Arab Emirates last week welcomed the Permanent Representatives of Albania, Gabon, and Ghana for meetings with senior UAE and United Nations officials. The ambassadors met with UN Special Envoys and Special Representatives for Yemen, Syria, the Middle East Peace Process, Iraq, and Sudan in Dubai. They were briefed by a group of UN agency representatives on the work of the Dubai International Humanitarian City (DIHC) and toured Expo 2020 Dubai.  In Abu Dhabi, the ambassadors visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Wahat Al Karama Memorial, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Speaking about the visit, Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Political Affairs and the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, said: “From COVID-19 to climate change, there is no doubt that the world faces huge challenges in 2021 and beyond. The Security Council has a central role to play in addressing these challenges, and the UAE is ready to take its turn serving on the Council. The meetings and discussions we have had here in the UAE during the visit of my colleagues from Albania, Gabon, and Ghana helped every one of us to deepen our understanding of key issues on the Council’s agenda and form important relationships with the senior UN officials in charge of leading the organization’s work on those files.”

The ambassadors also attended a panel discussion entitled “Women and Conflict: Shaping International Response.” Ambassador Nusseibeh participated, accompanied by Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie Secretary-General H.E. Louise Mushikiwabo and inter-Afghan talks negotiator Ms. Fatima Gailani. The panel was moderated by Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief of The National. Russian Federation Permanent Representative H.E. Vassily Nebenzia and Kenyan Permanent Representative H.E. Martin Kimani also attended the forum.

Albanian Permanent Representative H.E. Ferit Hoxha said: “Albania looks forward to our term on the UN Security Council, and our meetings with key UN officials on the margins of the Sir Bani Yas Forum will help us achieve our objectives over the next two years. The visit to the UAE also strengthened our partnerships as incoming Council members.”

Gabonese Permanent Representative H.E. Michel Xavier Biang said: “The connections and conversations with policymakers at the Sir Bani Yas Forum opened up new perspectives on critical developments across the Middle East. It was a unique opportunity to participate in these very candid and constructive exchanges about files that are on the Council’s agenda.”

Ghanaian Permanent Representative H.E. Harold Adlai Agyeman said: “Tackling existing immense global challenges requires strong global partnerships. Also, the vital humanitarian and emergency relief efforts of the UN can only be as strong as the contributions of member states. I am therefore happy to commend the UAE for the astounding infrastructure it has developed and placed at the disposal of the United Nations to support global humanitarian efforts, a clear demonstration of the UAE’s commitment to global cooperation.”

 

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation

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His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives King of Jordan, discuss advancing bilateral relations

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has emphasised the strong and profound fraternal relations binding the UAE and Jordan at all levels.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed stated this when he received King Abdullah II of Jordan at Al Shati Palace today.

At the start of the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the King of Jordan in the UAE and conveyed to him the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and wishing further development, progress, and prosperity for the Jordanian people and more growth and progress for ties between the two sides.

The two leaders tackled all aspects of bilateral relations and ways to boost them in the coming period.

They also exchanged views on the latest regional and global developments, especially the situation in the Middle East.

The two sides confirmed their desire to continue coordination and consultations to benefit their peoples and the Arab region. They stressed the importance of enhancing development partnerships for the advantage of everyone in the region, achieving prosperity and sustainable development and providing solutions to the problems and challenges to safeguard the future of its peoples.

Among those who attended the meeting were H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Airports Board of Directors; Humaid Obaid Khalifa Abushibs, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority; Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Under-Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, and several officials.

Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Bishr Al Khasawneh; Ayman Safadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and several Jordanian officials also attended.

The King of Jordan left the UAE and was seen off by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

 

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation

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Exclusive-UAE holds talks with Taliban to run Kabul airport – foreign diplomats

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By Alexander Cornwell DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has held talks with the Taliban to run Kabul airport, going up against Gulf rival Qatar in a diplomatic tussle for influence with Afghanistan’s new rulers, according to four sources with knowledge of the matter. UAE officials have held a series of discussions with the group in recent weeks to discuss operating the airport that serves as landlocked Afghanistan’s main air link to the world, the foreign diplomats based in the Gulf region told Reuters. The talks demonstrate how countries are seeking to assert their influence in Talib… Continue reading “Exclusive-UAE holds talks with Taliban to run Kabul airport – foreign diplomats”

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Kavalan Wins IWSC ‘Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy’

Scooping more than 100 international gold medals in 2021. Breaking the record again.

TAIPEI, Nov. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) has awarded its Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy to Kavalan for the third time, ending a spectacular 2021 awards year for the Taiwanese distiller.

Kavalan Distillery celebrates winning the top 2021 prizes in international contests

The Worldwide Whiskey Producer trophy is awarded to the highest scoring whisky producer across the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australasia, and this year’s recognition was based on Kavalan’s 7 Gold Outstanding and 8 Gold medals as well as the Worldwide Whiskey Trophy for the Podium Single Malt Whisky.

The trophy crowns a spectacular awards season for Kavalan, in which the distiller collected more than 100 gold medals and 10 of the industry’s highest honours.

This includes being named Producer or Distillery of the Year from all the top competitions: IWSC, International Spirits Challenge (ISC) and San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).

CEO Mr YT Lee said 2021 had been a record year for Kavalan.

“Kavalan has always pushed through barriers to deliver quality while innovating continuously. We will keep striving to bring to our whiskies the exceptional flavour and aromas our fans have come to expect. I thank the judges for this trophy and dedicate it to my hardworking team,” said Mr Lee.

2021 Ten Top Awards

Kavalan Distillery

  • IWSC Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year
  • SFWSC Distillery of the Year
  • ISC World Whisky Producer of the Year Trophy
  • ISC Spirit Tourism Awards Distillery Visitor Centre Trophy
  • Icons of Whisky Visitor Attraction of the Year

Kavalan Solist Oloroso Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

  • SFWSC Best Other Single Malt Whisky
  • BTI Best Single Malt Whisky

Kavalan Solist PX Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

  • WWM Taste Master

Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky

  • IWSC Worldwide Whiskey Trophy

Kavalan 10th Anniversary Sky Gold Wine Cask Matured Single Cask Single Malt Whisky

  • TWSC Best of the Best Single Malt

About Kavalan Distillery 

Kavalan Distillery in Yilan County has been pioneering the art of single malt whisky in Taiwan since 2005. Our whisky, aged in intense humidity and heat, sources the crystal meltwaters of Snow Mountain and is enhanced by sea and mountain breezes. These conditions combine to create Kavalan’s signature creaminess. Taking Yilan County’s old name, our distillery is backed by about 40 years of beverage-making under parent company, King Car Group. We have collected more than 600 gold awards or higher from the industry’s most competitive contests. Visit www.kavalanwhisky.com

Media Contact:

Kaitlyn Tsai
kaitlyn@kingcar.com.tw

Sandra Tsai
sandratsai@kingcar.com.tw

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Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries Becomes North American Authorized Aftermarket Partner for Tatsuno

TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nikkiso’s Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (“Nikkiso”) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tatsuno North America, Inc. (“Tatsuno”) to initiate cooperation as the Authorized Aftermarket Partner for their Hydrogen Dispensers in North America to establish a framework for cooperation.

Under the terms of the MOU, Nikkiso will provide spare parts, maintenance and repair services of Tatsuno’s Hydrogen Dispensers from Nikkiso’s network of North America facilities that are near the end user’s hydrogen refilling stations. In addition, Nikkiso will install and commission new dispensers, including the provision of engineering and pre-setup support for Tatsuno’s charging and fleet management systems.

Hydrogen dispensing is a new and developing market and an important component of the Hydrogen fueling station solution. These dispensers provide safe and fast fueling for both light duty and heavy-duty vehicles at 350 barg and 700 barg.

“The newly formed partnership with Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries and Tatsuno strengthens our Hydrogen presence and allows us to better serve the North American markets,” according to Teru Murakami, General Manager, Cryogenic Business Department, Nikkiso Co., Ltd. “We are looking forward to providing Tatsuno’s customers top quality service and support.”

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries was chosen for this new, long-term partnership because of their relationships and hydrogen experience. They are also able to provide expanded services including complete Hydrogen fueling system solutions. This partnership will also provide new jobs for the local service facility economies.

ABOUT CRYOGENIC INDUSTRIES
Cryogenic Industries, Inc. (now a member of Nikkiso Co., Ltd.) member companies manufacture engineered cryogenic gas processing equipment and small-scale process plants for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), well services and industrial gas industries. Founded over 50 years ago, Cryogenic Industries is the parent company of ACD, Cosmodyne and Cryoquip and a commonly controlled group of approximately 20 operating entities.

For more information please visit www.nikkisoCEIG.com and www.nikkiso.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Anna Quigley +1.951.383.3314
aquigley@cryoind.com

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Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group Announces Formation of Expanded Marine Facility in Korea

TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Group), a subsidiary of Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan), is proud to announce the expansion of our Busan Korea facility to accommodate their new Marine Center. This expansion represents their commitment to and support of the growth of the Korean shipbuilding industry.

The new, larger facility provides full-system Marine solutions, and will serve as the Group’s home base for all marine activities in Korea. As a unified Nikkiso facility, they will provide marine solutions including pump skids, vaporizers, controls, high-pressure fuel gas skids, service and more. The facility includes complete cryogenic testing capabilities and expanded staff including design engineers, production and project managers.

Marine has been a major focus of the Group, and this expansion provides a strong support structure for future growth. The new facility is ideally located within the region to support their key customers and provide anticipated growth of the Marine industry’s focus on clean energy. Approximately 4,000 square meters, the facility is outfitted to manufacture and fabricate cryogenic pumps, FGSS Vaporizer skid, LH2 station skids, process skids, and will feature the latest LN2 pump skid test facility. It also includes a 342 square meter service center.

According to Daryl Lamy, President of Nikkiso Cryogenic Pumps, “Nikkiso ACD has been the preferred supplier for Fuel Gas skids to the Korean shipbuilding industry for over 20 years! With our new skid packaging and testing facility located near the shipyards in Korea, we now have even greater capacity and local support to meet the significant global increase and demand for new build LNG fueled cargo and transport vessels.”

According to Peter Wagner, CEO of Cryogenic Industries and President of the Group, “This is an exciting next step and important milestone for our Group and the LNG powered Marine market and a significant benefit for our Marine customers. Nikkiso CE&IG will now be able to provide complete systems and support our customers with a complete factory supported solution.”

Contact Information:

Nikkiso Clean Energy and Industrial Gases – Korea
Head office & Factory         : 83, Nosan sanup jung-ro, Gangseo-gu, Busan, 46752, Korea
Branch office                : #1912, 170 Ganggyo jungang-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon,
Gyuenggi 16614 Korea
info@NikkisoCEIG-Korea.com

ABOUT CRYOGENIC INDUSTRIES
Cryogenic Industries, Inc. (now a member of Nikkiso Co., Ltd.) member companies manufacture engineered cryogenic gas processing equipment and small-scale process plants for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), well services and industrial gas industries. Founded over 50 years ago, Cryogenic Industries is the parent company of ACD, Cosmodyne and Cryoquip and a commonly controlled group of approximately 20 operating entities.

For more information, please visit www.nikkisoCEIG.com and www.nikkiso.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Anna Quigley
+1.951.383.3314
aquigley@cryoind.com

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أسترازينيكا، أول منظمة في مصر تحصل على اعتماد أفضل أماكن عمل للمرأة

القاهرة، 24 نوفمبر 2021 /PRNewswire/ — اعتُمِدت شركة أسترازينيكا مصر (AstraZeneca Egypt) – وهي إحدى الشركات التابعة لشركة صناعة الأدوية والمستحضرات الصيدلانية الحيوية متعددة الجنسيات – مؤخرًا كأفضل مكان عمل للمرأة مما يجعلها أول منظمة في مصر تحصل على مثل هذا الاعتماد.

تعتمد الشهادة على تحليل قسم الموارد البشرية لسياسات الشركة التي تركز على المرأة، ونتائج الدراسة الاستقصائية للموظفين دون الكشف عن هويتهم. يعتمد سبعون بالمائة من تقييم الشركة على كيفية تقييم السيدات العاملات في الشركة لتجاربهن في أماكن عملهن. ويقارن التحليل الشامل كيفية تصنيف الشركات من حيث تمثيل المرأة في الشركة، ومدى تحقيقها للتوازن بين العمل والحياة، وفرص التطوير المهني، والمزايا التي تقدمها الشركة (الأجازات، ومنحة رعاية الأطفال، والصحة النفسية، والاستحقاقات). وصرح هذا العام 85% من الموظفات العاملات في شركة أسترازينيكا في مصر أن المنظمة تُعد شركة رائعة بنسبة 65% مقارنة بالمنظمات المصرية المتوسطة.

كما صرح حاتم الورداني، الرئيس التنفيذي ب شركة أسترازينيكا مصر “يرتكز كل شيء نقوم به في شركة أسترازينيكا على تفانينا في أن نوفر بيئة رائعة للعمل لأننا ندرك أن موظفينا هم أعظم ثروة لدينا وندرك الأشياء التي يمكن تحقيقها من خلال فريق موهوب ومتنوع يؤمن بما يمكن أن يفعله العلم. كما نلتزم بضمان أن كل شخص يختار العمل في شركتنا يمكنه تحقيق كامل إمكاناته، وأداء مهامه على الوجه الأمثل، وتقديم مساهمة قيمة للمؤسسة. فاليوم، أنا شخصيًا أشعر بسعادة غارمة لحصولنا على الشهادة الممنوحة لشركة أسترازينيكا مصر كأفضل بيئة عمل للمرأة في مصر، الأمر الذي بدوره يعكس قيمنا في العمل.”

وصرحت هبة الشبراوي، مديرة قسم الموارد البشرية بشركة أسترازينيكا مصر. قائلة “أن حصولنا على جائزة أفضل بيئة عمل للمرأة – ونحن أول من حصل على هذه الشهادة في مصر على الإطلاق – هو أمر عملنا لتحقيقه على نطاق واسع خلال العامين الماضيين كفريق للموارد البشرية. فبالنسبة لنا في شركة أسترازينيكا يُعد تمكين المرأة وتطويرها رحلة مستمرة، وليست وجهة يمكننا الإدعاء بأننا وصلنا إليها، ولهذا نتطلع إلى اتخاذ إجراءات أكثر تركيزًا خلال عام 2022 والسنوات القادمة.”

يبحث البرنامج عن الشركات التي تتبنى ثقافة معينة تدعم التنوع بين الجنسين، والمرونة في ساعات العمل، والأجور التنافسية، ومزايا الجودة، والتدريب، وفرص التعليم المستمر، والتقدم الوظيفي، إلى جانب عوامل أخرى. تفخر شركة أسترازينيكا بكونها شركة معروفة بثقافتها حيث يمكن للمرأة أن تحظى بالتقدم الوظيفي والتميز.

يشارك كل عام أكثر من 50 منظمة في مصر مع منظمة Best Places to Work للخضوع للتقييم ووضع المعايير والتخطيط لاتخاذ إجراءات من شأنها أن تعزز ثقافة مكان العمل. أفضل أماكن العمل للمرأة هو أحد البرامج الجديدة المعنية بإصدار الشهادات التي تقدمها منظمة Best Places to Work. كما صُنِفت شركة أسترازينيكا العام الماضي بين أكبر 3 شركات في مصر لعام 2020.

لمزيد من العلومات بشأن البرنامج، يُرجى زيارة الموقع الإلكتروني التالي:www.bestplacestoworkfor.org

للتواصل: حمزة إدريسي |hamza@bestplacestoworkfor.org  | +44 208 895 6562

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‫ BSV والخبراء يطلقون حملة توعية خلال الأسبوع العالمي للتوعية بمضادات الميكروبات

تقدم BSV الوعي ونصائح الخبراء حول الطرق البسيطة للتحكم في نشر مقاومة مضادات الميكروبات (AMR)

أبوجا، نيجيريا، 24 نوفمبر 2021 /PRNewswire/ – صرحت الدكتورة نوبوا ميدوغو، استشارية علم الأحياء الدقيقة السريرية في المستشفى الوطني، بأبوجا، إنه ينبغي للمرضى الحصول على وصفات طبية من أطبائهم للمضاد الحيوي المناسب، وبالجرعة المناسبة، ومع البيان الصحيح والمناسب. يظهر اتجاه لدى بعض الناس لتناول المضادات الحيوية من دون وجود وصفة طبية. قد يؤدي تناول المضادات الحيوية من دون وصفة طبية إلى تحفيز العدوى التي يصعب علاجها. وقد يساهم ذلك أيضًا في العدد المتزايد من “الميكروبات القوية”. تشمل عواقب إساءة استخدام المضادات الحيوية أمراضًا أكثر خطورة، وتعافيًا أطول، واستشفاءًا أكثر تواترًا أو أطول، وزيارات أكثر للطبيب، بالإضافة إلى علاجات أكثر تكلفة.

Experts share their experience and views during the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

يُستحسن تجنب العدوى بدلاً من علاجها عند حدوثها، لذلك ينبغي اتخاذ تدابير مثل السعال في منديل ورقي والتخلص منه فورًا، وتنظيف اليدين. ومن الأهمية بمكان أن يدرك الناس أن المضادات الحيوية ليست الحل لكل مرض أو عدوى. قد يؤدي تناول المضادات الحيوية إلى تفاقم الوضع في كثير من الحالات. يجوز اتخاذ تدابير لمنع الشخص ذاته وأحبائه من الإصابة بعدوى مقاومة المضادات الحيوية. إلا أنه عند حدوث تلك الالتهابات، ينبغي زيارة الطبيب لتلقي العلاج الصحيح. سيساعد ذلك الإجراء الجميع على التمتع بحياة جيدة وطويلة وصحية.

إضافة إلى ما سبق، يقترح الدكتور: اديووي غبولاجاد قائلاً أنه من المُغري التوقف عن تناول مضاد حيوي بمجرد أن يشعر المريض بالتحسن. هذه الممارسة خاطئة لأن كل مضاد حيوي موصوف في سياق معين له مدة جرعة من المعروف أنه يؤدي إلى علاج هذا المرض. قد يؤدي عدم الامتثال للوصفة الطبية إلى الحاجة إلى استئناف العلاج لاحقًا وقد يؤدي إلى انتشار خصائص مقاومة المضادات الحيوية بين البكتيريا الضارة. ينبغي للمرضى إكمال مدة الجرعة على النحو المُقرر.

علاوة على ما تقدم، يمكن للمرضى أنفسهم أن يقللوا من تطور مقاومة المضادات الحيوية إذا تجنبوا استخدام المضادات الحيوية دون وجود حاجة قهرية لتناوله. كمّا سيساعد ذلك على تجنب الالتهابات البكتيرية التي تحتاج إلى علاج بالمضادات الحيوية. ينبغي للمرضى استخدام المضادات الحيوية حسب الجرعة فقط وعلى النحو الموصوف من الأطباء وعدم تناول المضادات الحيوية المتبقية خلال مرض لاحق. وعلى غرار ذلك، ليس من الحكمة تناول المضادات الحيوية الموصوفة لشخص آخر لمجرد تخيل أن السيناريوهين متشابهان. فهذه الممارسة ضارة وخطيرة بالفعل.

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