The “40th ANKEM Congress on Rational Antibiotic Use”, organized in collaboration with the Near East University and the Antibiotic and Chemotherapy Association, will be hosted by Near East University between May 8-11.
Antibiotics, humanity’s strongest shield against bacteria, are no longer as “strong” as they used to be due to their unconscious and widespread use. With bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics, the superiority that humans have established over bacteria is now very close to ending! The Antibiotic and Chemotherapy Association (ANKEM) has been working to raise awareness about this problem for many years. Near East University, on the other hand, is making a name for itself with its “bacteriophage” studies, which are the most important alternative solutions in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Near East University and ANKEM have joined forces to organize the 40th “ANKEM Congress on Rational Use of Antibiotics” this year in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Gathering before the congress, Near East University Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ and ANKEM Association President Prof. Dr. Bülent Gürler discussed the preparations made for the successful holding of the congress and the content of the event in detail. The chairs of the “40th ANKEM Congress on Rational Use of Antibiotics” Prof. Dr. Sebahat Aksaray from the University of Health Sciences and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Buket Baddal, a faculty member in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Near East University and a researcher in DESAM Research Institute, also attended the meeting. The head of the Department of Medical Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Near East University, who also acted as the general secretary of the congress, Prof. Dr. Emrah Ruh, also accompanied the meeting.
40th ANKEM Rational Use of Antibiotics Congress, 8-11 May in Cyprus!
The congress, which will last for four days between 8-11 May 2025, will be held at the Near East University Atatürk Culture and Congress Center. There will be interactive sessions, conferences, panels, and oral and poster presentations throughout the congress. The congress, which will bring together many experts in the field in Cyprus, will also feature various events where science and art come together.
The congress, which will be organized by Dorana Turizm with the slogan “Get vaccinated for health, use antibiotics rationally”, will cover important topics such as the principles of rational antibiotic use in infectious diseases, epidemiological assessments, pharmacoeconomic approaches, vaccinations at all ages, surgical and critical patient infections.
Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ: “The congress will not only provide an exchange of information among health professionals, but will also pave the way for strengthening collaborations in developing effective strategies against antibiotic resistance.”
Emphasizing that the ANKEM Association has been conducting very important studies focusing on the rational use of antibiotics for many years, Near East University Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ said, “We are very happy to host the 40th ANKEM Congress on Rational Use of Antibiotics this year.”
Prof. Dr. Şanlıdağ said, “The congress will not only provide an exchange of information among health professionals, but will also pave the way for strengthening collaborations in developing effective strategies against antibiotic resistance.”
Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ, who also stated that the congress will raise significant awareness among health professionals and society about the correct use of antibiotics, said, “With the contributions of scientists, a more rational and effective use of antibiotics will be ensured, creating a significant impact on the sustainability of health services.”
Prof. Dr. Bülent Gürler: “We aim to present a rich program at our congress with the participation of expert speakers, academicians and professionals in their fields.”
ANKEM Association Board Chairman Prof. Dr. Bülent Gürler said that they were happy to hold the 40th ANKEM Congress, which they announced with great excitement, on May 8-11, 2025 in cooperation with the Near East University. “Under the roof of our ANKEM Association, which was founded 40 years ago in 1986, the mission of our association, the correct application of antimicrobial chemotherapy; by organizing congresses and seminars for our valuable physicians and other healthcare professionals, by using various publications and the media when necessary, we have tried to inform our valuable public. In this way, we have undertaken a duty to contribute to our professional development, increase our institutional unity and solidarity, and contribute to social and academic studies on issues within the scope of our Association's activities.”
Prof. Dr. Gürler, who stated that “We aim to present a rich program at our congress with the participation of expert speakers, academicians and professionals in their fields. Our congress will create a unique opportunity for information exchange and cooperation opportunities,” said, “Various sessions, panels and oral presentation events will be organized during our congress, which will be hosted by Near East University.”
