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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29 August 2025Healthcare workers knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards antimicrobial resistance in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis (44 studies, >11,000 HCWs in sub-Saharan Africa) found that healthcare workers show moderate knowledge (63%) and positive attitudes (74%) toward antimicrobial resistance (AMR), but good preventive practices remain low (44%). Results varied across regions, settings, and experience levels. The study highlights an urgent need to bridge the knowledge–practice gap through […]
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29 August 2025Joint surveillance and correlation analysis of antimicrobial resistance and consumption of seven targeted bacteria, 2017–2023
This study found rising resistance among major hospital-acquired pathogens, including E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterococcus spp. Resistance increased to key antibiotics such as piperacillin/tazobactam, cefepime, carbapenems, and linezolid. Importantly, the analysis showed a positive correlation between hospital antimicrobial consumption and multidrug-resistant bacterial isolation rates, underscoring the impact of […]
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28 August 2025Strengthening primary health care-oriented health systems to address antimicrobial resistance
This policy brief outlines how antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can be integrated into primary health care (PHC)-oriented health systems. It highlights eight priority AMR interventions, supported by a scoping tool and stakeholder checklist, and aligns with WHO’s people-centred AMR approach (PCA-AMR). Organized under the three PHC pillars—integrated services, multisectoral action, and community empowerment—the interventions focus on […]
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