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Description
As a pedagogical project, e-Bug, led by PHE Primary Care Unit and involving a consortium of several international partner countries, is expected to contribute to children and young people across the globe education, at junior and senior school level, about microbiology, spread and prevention of infectious diseases, benefits of prudent antibiotic use and how inappropriate use can have a negative impact on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Public Health. The initiative aims to implement the platform in primary and secondary schools, as a tool to improve awareness of infection control measures
Summary of the results
The e-Bug project is an educational initiative led by Public Health England (PHE), involving an international consortium. It provides a free health literacy tool for schools, promoting the responsible use of antimicrobials and infection prevention, contributing to the EEA Grants objectives of reducing social and economic inequalities.
The project aimed to implement this e-learning platform in Portugal and Norway for children and young people aged 6 to 17, by translating, selecting, and adapting content to national curricula. By engaging young people in health education, it enhances equity and awareness, maximising the impact of policies to combat infections and antimicrobial resistance.
Additionally, the initiative strengthened bilateral relations between Portugal and Norway, encouraging the exchange of experiences on healthcare systems and fostering future collaborations between the two countries.