Strengthening Ukraine’s AMR surveillance with WHO support

A powerful, high-quality microbiological laboratory is a crucial pillar of an effective antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance system. Recognizing this, Ukraine’s Antibiotic Resistance Plan places a strong emphasis on strengthening surveillance capabilities in the country.

To support the Antibiotic Resistance Plan’s implementation and increase the quality and speed of microbial identification in health-care facilities, the WHO Country Office in Ukraine donated AMR surveillance equipment and consumables to 10 laboratories nationwide, and consumables to 11 more laboratories that had already possessed the necessary equipment.