ADVIN.ORG - Association for the Défense of Victims of Nosocomial Infections

On April 7th, WHO (World Health Organisation) will focus  on antimicrobial resistance with its Health Day. On this occasion, the European Copper Institute in partnership with Souphamton University (UK) will demonstrate the antibacterial capacity of copper. Used on door knobs or any type of handles, copper destroys rapidly all bacterias that remains active on stainless steel surfaces. Clikc here to watch the video

 

 

Antibiotic resistance is a world-wide problem that has been aggravated by the recent emergence of multi-resistant bacteria (MRB), not only in health care establishments but in everyday life. These bacteria infiltrate all areas of our lives and constitute a serious source of infection. In certain cases, doctors are confronted with a medical dead-end or stalemate because there are unable to find an effective treatment.

FRANCE-  In 2002 the French government implemented a program to compensate victims of nosocomial infections (infections contracted during medical treatment). Victims are entitled to financial compensation without having to consult a lawyer or go to court. In complex cases, legal fees can be exorbitant.