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
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20 March 2026Colistin-resistance among Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa from clinical specimens in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This meta-analysis assessed colistin resistance in two critical multidrug-resistant pathogens—Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa—across Africa. Based on 42 studies, the pooled prevalence of resistance was approximately 13.8% for A. baumannii and 14.4% for P. aeruginosa, with substantial variability between countries and regions. Resistance rates were generally higher in East and North Africa and showed a […]
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19 March 2026A one health perspective on antimicrobial resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa: synthesizing human, animal, and environmental evidence for integrated action
This review takes a One Health perspective on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Sub-Saharan Africa, showing that resistance is driven by interconnected factors across humans, animals, and the environment, while current surveillance and response systems remain fragmented and under-resourced. It highlights major gaps—especially in environmental and animal data—and identifies key drivers such as antibiotic misuse, poor […]
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17 March 2026Quadripartite guidance on One Health integrated surveillance of antimicrobial resistance and use
The Quadripartite guidance on One Health integrated surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial use (AMU) provides a practical framework for countries to design and strengthen surveillance systems that connect human, animal, and environmental health. It outlines how to tailor systems to national goals and resources, covering data collection, sampling strategies, laboratory and epidemiological requirements, […]
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