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
Latest Topics
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28 January 2025High Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Uropathogens Among Outpatients in Rural Southwestern Uganda
A study conducted in rural Southwestern Uganda found a high prevalence of Enterobacteriaceae uropathogens, particularly Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, causing urinary tract infections (UTIs). The rising prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in these pathogens has complicated treatment and posed a significant public health challenge. The study found that out of 2371 participants, 455 tested […]
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27 January 2025Antimicrobial resistance burden estimates from the bottom-up: research priorities for estimating the impact of antimicrobial resistance in Brazil
Bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant public health threat to Latin American healthcare systems, economies, and communities. Global modeling studies have limited impact at local scales, highlighting the need for ‘bottom-up’ AMR policy design. Brazil serves as a case study to illustrate the importance of this approach. Brazil’s decentralized healthcare system would benefit from […]
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27 January 2025Sustainable Solutions to the Continuous Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance
Advocates for the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions To End Upsurging Resistance Act in the US propose reducing selective pressure driving antimicrobial resistance by establishing pay-for-performance mechanisms, focusing research funding on strategies to decrease reliance on antibiotics, and requiring specialized training in antibiotic stewardship. To stabilize the antibiotic market, an advisory board of clinical practitioners and non-profit […]
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