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Dr. Irma Korinteli is a paediatrician, assistant professor at Tbilisi State Medical University, and one of the longest-standing members of the Global-PPS network in Georgia. Since joining the network in 2016, her research has fed directly into Georgia's first national action plan against antimicrobial resistance (2017) and, more recently, into a nationally accredited continuing professional development (CPD) programme that has already trained over 200 Georgian physicians. She also regularly appears on Georgian television and social media to raise public awareness about antibiotic use. We spoke to her about that journey, the barriers that remain, and what she'd like to see from Global-PPS next.

In this interview, Jimmy Keustermans, software engineer within the Global-PPS team, takes us behind the scenes of the technology powering the platform. He explains how IT supports data security, user experience, and continuous innovation, while also sharing his vision on future developments such as artificial intelligence, new modules, and stronger integration with other platforms. Jimmy also highlights the importance of user feedback and collaboration in making Global-PPS a future-proof tool in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Dr. Irma Korinteli, paediatrician and assistant professor at Tbilisi State Medical University in Georgia, has taken part in the Global-PPS since 2015. Ten years and more than 1,000 point prevalence surveys later, she has helped turn that data into something Georgian hospitals can actually put to use: a nationally accredited training programme that is changing how physicians prescribe antibiotics.

Following our initial coverage, we are pleased to share this in-depth look at Global-PPS's annual meeting, held on 17 April in Munich, Germany. With over 270 participants joining from around the world — in person and online — the event indeed served as a vital forum for healthcare professionals, researchers, and collaborators to share experiences, tackle shared challenges, and draw lessons from one another.

In Indonesia, Global-PPS is now part of the official guidelines of the Ministry of Health in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. Following Dr. Licia Limato’s testimonial on how Global-PPS is applied in practice, Dr. Amy Rahmadanti now provides insight into how the tool is used at the policy level. Dr. Rahmadanti is a public health expert at the Ministry of Health and has been closely involved in implementing Global-PPS in Indonesia.

On 17 April, the Global Point Prevalence Survey community gathered for its annual meeting, held in collaboration with bioMérieux at the opening of the ESCMID Global 2026 congress in Munich. With 240 participants joining online and 34 attending in person, it was a vibrant and inspiring event centred on the theme 'Insights into antimicrobial consumption for enhanced antimicrobial stewardship: Findings from the Global PPS.'

Understanding what drives antibiotic use in hospitals is essential for developing targeted and effective stewardship interventions. In a new Global Point Prevalence Survey (Global-PPS) study, researchers set out to identify hospital-level predictors of antibiotic use across different healthcare settings worldwide.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Syria operates in a highly complex and rapidly changing context, where healthcare delivery faces many challenges and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is particularly important. In this interview, Dr. Karan Parikh shares his experience using the Global-PPS survey to better understand antimicrobial use in the facilities MSF supports and reflects on the practical realities of applying such tools in this unique setting.

We are pleased to announce the upcoming Global-PPS Annual Meeting, organised in collaboration with bioMérieux. The meeting will take place on Friday, 17 April 2026 (09:30–13:00 CEST) during the first day of ESCMID Global 2026 in Munich, Germany.

Our testimonials give a voice to experts working on the ground, sharing first-hand experiences with the Global-PPS tool. In this article, we speak with Dr. Ralalicia Limato, a medical doctor, health systems researcher, and a key contributor to the drive-AMS project in Indonesia. She reflects on the challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the country and explains how the Global-PPS has evolved from a research tool into a cornerstone of Indonesia’s national surveillance system for antimicrobial use and healthcare-associated infections.

Antimicrobial stewardship discussions often focus on hospitals, yet the majority of antibiotics are prescribed outside the inpatient setting. The Global-PPS Outpatient Module was created to close this critical knowledge gap. To support teams in implementing the Outpatient Survey, the G-PPS team has developed a wealth of resources, offering clear guidance, training, and practical tools.

Today, the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA) launches a new PPS Short Report & Intervention Guide. It functions as a practical resource designed to help healthcare facilities interpret their Point Prevalence Survey (PPS) results and identify targeted antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions.

To mark the start of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, we’re excited to share our new animated explainer video. This short piece introduces the basic features of the Global-PPS and shows how it served as a key piece of the puzzle within the behaviour-change approach of the now concluded drive-AMS project.

In this interview, we speak with Maxencia Nabiryo, Head of Programmes at the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA), about her work tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across Africa. She shares insights on why AMR poses a critical threat to healthcare systems, the role of data-driven initiatives like Global-PPS, and how programmes such as CwPAMS and SPARC are empowering local teams to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship.

On 15 September, Global-PPS researcher Ines Pauwels successfully defended her PhD thesis, showcasing the powerful link between the Global-PPS initiative and the drive-AMS project.

The Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN) regularly organizes IPC focused congresses. The 2025 ICAN Congress placed a strong emphasis on antimicrobial and diagnostic stewardship and for that reason, Global-PPS, in collaboration with bioMérieux, made a significant impact at the 9th International ICAN Congress in Cape Town, South Africa (29 June to 2 July 2025). Global-PPS convened experts, showcased research, and delivered practical insights into data-driven approaches for tackling antimicrobial resistance across the African continent.

At the ESCMID Global Conference 2025 in Vienna, Global-PPS took the spotlight in the Critical Conversations: Voices of AMR Experts podcast series . In a compelling 18-minute episode, Global-PPS leads Prof. Erika Vlieghe and Ann Versporten joined the host to share their expertise on the Global Point Prevalence Survey and its impact on antimicrobial use surveillance worldwide.

The Global Point Prevalence Survey is designed to evaluate the use of antimicrobials in human hospitals and in outpatient settings. And yet, a recent study illustrated how this tool can be adapted for use in equine hospitals as well. This is of great value in studying the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance in veterinary medicine.

We’re excited to announce the publication of a new peer-reviewed article in JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, discussing the development and first evaluation of the Global-PPS Outpatient Module.

Last week, the Global Point Prevalence Survey community came together for its annual meeting, held in collaboration with bioMérieux at the start of the ESCMID Global 2025 congress in Vienna. With over 160 participants joining both onsite and online, it was a vibrant and inspiring event that showcased the power of global collaboration in antimicrobial stewardship.

The Global-PPS team is proud to share its latest scientific publication exploring how antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is being implemented in hospitals across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) within the Global Point Prevalence Survey (Global-PPS) network.

Global-PPS has launched the innovative Outpatient Module to bridge the gap in antimicrobial surveillance for non-admitted patients. Designed for outpatient clinics, primary care centers, and emergency departments, this module provides detailed insights into prescribing patterns, patient characteristics, and antimicrobial use trends.

The Global-PPS team is excited to announce the release of new resources for the outpatient module, including tutorial videos and real-time feedback reports. The tutorial videos explain how to use the Global-PPS tool and enter your data. The real-time feedback report includes detailed personalized information on prescribing practices and quality indicators for the outpatient module of the Global-PPS.

Today marks the start of the World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW), an annual initiative led by WHO bringing attention to AMR and promoting best practices worldwide. This year’s campaign emphasises the importance of education and taking concrete actions to tackle this critical healthcare challenge.

Meet Shaheen Mehtar, professor of Infection Prevention and Control in South Africa. As a founding member of the Infection Control Africa Network, she has played a pivotal role in shaping infection control practices across the continent. In this interview, Prof. Mehtar discusses her work with the Global Point Prevalence Survey, the successes and challenges of implementing antimicrobial stewardship programs, and her hopes for improving IPC efforts in both hospital and outpatient settings.