Implementation of the e-Bug Project in Portugal

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Education
• Infectious Disease Prevention

Background:

• Antibiotic misuse and cross-transmission are significant public health concerns in Portugal.
• National health educational campaigns and hygiene measures are recognized as crucial interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To implement and assess the national rollout of the e-Bug Project in Portugal.
• To enhance health education and promote responsible antibiotic use among Portuguese children.

Main Methods:

• The Directorate-General for Health partnered with the Ministry of Education to implement the e-Bug Project.
• Translated and produced 6000 e-Bug educational packs for junior and senior students.
• Distributed packs to registered teachers and school health teams nationwide via an e-learning platform.

Main Results:

• Successfully translated and produced 6000 e-Bug packs.
• Initiated distribution to key educational stakeholders across Portugal.
• Established a network of registered users on the Ministry of Education's e-learning platform.

Conclusions:

• The e-Bug Project has been successfully implemented in Portugal through inter-ministerial collaboration.
• There is a strong commitment to the long-term sustainability of the e-Bug Project in Portuguese schools.
• The initiative is poised to significantly benefit the health education of Portuguese children.