The College of Applied Sciences at Sulaiman Alrajhi University organised the “World Antibiotic Resistance Day 2025” event at Aseeb Resort in Buraidah on the evening of Tuesday 18 November 2025 AD.
The event aims to raise awareness of the proper use of antibiotics and to reduce the risks of antibiotic resistance. It drew notable attendance and engagement from visitors across different segments of the community.
Dr. Mashael Al-Qathami, supervisor of the event, affirmed that the University's efforts to raise community awareness and promote a culture of proper antibiotic use are in line with national and global efforts in this field.
It is worth noting that the event achieved marked success in measuring its educational impact, with the results showing an overall improvement in awareness of 61%. In addition, 99% of visitors expressed satisfaction with the quality of the content and the organisation, reflecting the considerable efforts of the 24 volunteers who helped run its stands. The initiative comes in conjunction with the international occasion that calls on communities to follow sound health practices in order to preserve the effectiveness of these vital medicines.
