Antimicrobial resistance curriculum assessment tool for pharmacy education

The WHO document presents an Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) curriculum assessment tool designed to help countries evaluate and strengthen how AMR is taught across health professional education programmes. It emphasizes that AMR—affecting bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites—undermines the effectiveness of treatments and requires a well-trained workforce capable of responsible antimicrobial use and infection prevention. The tool provides a structured framework to assess existing curricula, identify gaps in competencies (such as stewardship, surveillance, and One Health perspectives), and guide curriculum reform toward standardized, competency-based education. Ultimately, it aims to support countries in building sustainable capacity by aligning training with global AMR priorities and ensuring that healthcare professionals are better equipped to address resistance in clinical and public health settings.