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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13 February 2026Antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli in Hungarian wild rats and characterization of a CTX-M-1 type ESBL plasmid
This study analysed antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Escherichia coli isolated from urban brown rats (Rattus norvegicus) in Hungary. AMR E. coli were detected in 25.6% of rats, with 8.9% showing multidrug resistance. The most common resistance pattern was to ampicillin and tetracycline, associated with plasmid-borne genes bla<sub>TEM-1</sub> and tet(A)/tet(B). Notably, the researchers identified the first […]
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12 February 2026Data-driven decisions strengthening AMR strategy in East and South Africa
The Fleming Fund highlights how countries in East and Southern Africa have strengthened antimicrobial resistance (AMR) strategies by building coordinated, data-driven surveillance systems across human and animal health sectors. Since 2016, support has helped countries such as Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Eswatini and Rwanda improve laboratory capacity, standardise data collection, and report to […]
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10 February 2026A rapid scoping review of antibiotic access and use barriers among refugee and migrant populations
This global rapid scoping review (125 studies) examines how antibiotic resistance (ABR) affects migrants and refugees, who face heightened infection risks and unequal access to healthcare due to globalization, mobility, and displacement. Across diverse settings, barriers occur along the entire care pathway—approachability, acceptability, availability, accommodation, affordability, and appropriateness—and stem from both patient- and health-system factors. […]
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