Effective Surveillance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
AMR develops when bacteria, fungi or viruses are exposed to antibiotics, antifungals or antivirals. As a result, the antimicrobials become ineffective and infections may persist. In addition, medical interventions including surgery, chemotherapy and stem cell therapy may become impossible.
AMR is considered the biggest global threat of Health and Food Safety.
AMR Insights
For Officers at authorities, ministries, international organisations and NGO’s who wish to prevent the further global spreading of Antimicrobial resistance, AMR Insights offers selected, global information and data, specific education and extensive networking and partnering opportunities.
AMR Insights is for:
- Senior officials and (top) civil servants at national authorities
- Policy Officers at Ministries
- Civil servants at regional authorities
- Senior officials at international organizations
- Senior officials at NGO’s
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08 July 2024Embedding community and public voices in co-created solutions to mitigate antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Thailand using the ‘Responsive Dialogues’ public engagement framework
Thailand’s high use of antimicrobials has led to a project aimed at understanding and addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among adult Thai communities. The project involved 179 conversations using Wellcome’s ‘Responsive Dialogues’ approach, involving key stakeholders and policymakers. Issues identified included misunderstandings, limited communication, social norms, and widespread availability of cheap antimicrobials. To mitigate AMR, messages […]
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08 July 2024Global trends of antimicrobial resistance rates in Neisseria gonorrhoeae: a systematic review and meta-analysis
A study assessing global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) rates in Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) isolates revealed a continuous increase in resistance to some antibiotics, including tetracycline and ciprofloxacin, even after discontinuation. However, encouraging trends of decreasing resistance to spectinomycin, gentamicin, and kanamycin were observed. The study highlights the need for continued global monitoring of AMR profiles to […]
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03 July 2024Status on national core elements for antimicrobial stewardship programmes in the WHO African Region
The World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region has assessed progress in strengthening national capacity for effective antimicrobial stewardship interventions to mitigate the threat of AMR. The region bears the majority of the global burden of AMR, increasing healthcare costs and economic burdens. The document highlights challenges in funding, policies, governance, and training, emphasizing […]
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