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.