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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07 May 2025Unravelling the linkages between conflict and antimicrobial resistance
Conflicts, natural disasters, and climate change contribute to drug-resistant organisms, weakening mitigation efforts. Addressing antimicrobial resistance requires context-specific, sustainable interventions using a transdisciplinary approach.
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07 May 2025A screening question to assess risk of using antibiotics without a prescription: a diagnostic study
A study conducted in six public primary care clinics and two private emergency departments found that 43.6%) of 564 respondents reported non-prescription antibiotic use, with 91 (37.0%) reporting it in the past 12 months. The screening characteristics of non-prescription use in the past 12 months to identify intention to use antibiotics without a prescription in […]
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07 May 2025Gender Inequality and Antibiotic Consumption: Analysis of Pharmaceutical Sales Data from 70 Countries, 2000-2022
A study analyzing yearly antibiotic consumption from 70 countries found that gender inequalities significantly influence antibiotic use. Factors such as education, labor force participation, income, and political representation also mediate gender differences in the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The study found that an increase in female education, female-to-male labor force participation ratio, and female […]
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