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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04 May 2024The facilitators of and barriers to antimicrobial use and misuse in Lalitpur, Nepal: a qualitative study
This study explores the perspectives of patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers on antibiotic prescription adherence and the impact of a training and communication (T&C) intervention. Results show that adherence to antibiotics is influenced by factors such as knowledge, forgetfulness, effective communication, expectations, beliefs, attitudes, and child preferences. The T&C package can help address specific barriers […]
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04 May 2024Could the effect of antimicrobials on antimicrobial resistance be saturated at high antimicrobial consumption? A comparison of the MORDOR and ResistAZM studies
Antimicrobial resistance is a significant threat in high-antimicrobial-consumption populations, such as HIV-pre-exposure prophylaxis users. A study found that macrolide, lincosamides, and streptogramins were about 10-fold more abundant in ResistAZM samples than in MORDOR samples. This suggests that the relationship between antimicrobial consumption and AMR may be diminished due to saturation. The findings are crucial for […]
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04 May 2024Strengthening the EU response to prevention and control of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Policy priorities for effective implementation
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health challenge caused by inappropriate use and poor infection prevention. Policymakers need a paradigm change based on collective responsibility and a “One-Health” approach. Key interventions include antimicrobial stewardship programs, clinical decision support systems, control of falsified antimicrobials, infection prevention, and vaccination. EU institutions play a crucial role in […]
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