Antibiotic stewardship programs are well developed in Belgian hospitals, particularly in those which first qualified for federal support. Extension of funding and technical assistance should help all hospitals to catch up with excellence standards, provided that adequate support is given to laboratory services and advanced training of professional specialists.
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