Nosocomial infections and development of antibiotic resistance in hospitals global issue

ABSTRACT

Nosocomial infections and antibiotics go shoulder to shoulder and where there are infections, there are always antibiotics. Hmergencc of antibiotic resistance in hospitals is global issue. This paper aims to alert the health policy makers, medical staff, microbiologisls and other experts to consider more clearly the serious threat of nosocomial infections. This is for the consideration of Pakistan Ministry of Health to become actively involved in the development of a structured and coherent approach to the problem. The approach should focus on formation and implementation of a set of objectives, responsibilities, structures, surveillance system, and technical guideline of medical personnel pertaining to nosocomial infections. There is an urgent need to consider 'active management' of antibiotic usage