Antimicrobial resistance prevention and education in schools: a brief for education policymakers and school practitioners. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2025. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
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No results found.In 2019, FAO launched the Integrated Regional Project (TCP/RLA/3708 and OSRO/GLO/812/NOR), with the aim of designing and adopting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) containment strategies based on the existing risks in terrestrial and aquatic animal production. One of the project outcomes was a qualitative assessment of the risks of AMR in terrestrial and aquatic animal production systems, using the 'FAO tool for a situation analysis of AMR risks in the food and agriculture sectors', developed by the FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (FAO RLC). The tool aims to provide a qualitative and systematic assessment of the risks and gaps of animal production systems (terrestrial and aquatic species) related to AMR at the national level, and which can affect both animal and human health. This report represents a summary of the results obtained from the application of the tool in six Latin American countries, from 2019 to 2021. The results show the evaluation of the factors involved in the epidemiological pathways of AMR, the mitigation measures associated with these pathways, and the sustainability aspects of the system that are connected to the generation and dissemination of AMR from the animal production chain. -
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No results found.The phenomenon in which bacteria do not respond to antibiotics, when given in accordance with standard treatment guidelines, is called antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It leads to prolonged treatment, longer infectivity of the patient, use of additional and expensive investigations and potentially toxic drugs, and huge economic cost to the patient, society, and the country. AMR has been developing rapidly against even newly discovered antibiotics. The bacteria are versatile and ingenious in developing a plethora of defence mechanisms against antibiotics. Many bacterial species have accumulated resistance to multiple drugs. These are known as multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms and in layman language as “superbugs”. The spectrum and reach of MDR pathogens have been rapidly increasing. AMR in animal pathogens makes disease treatments ineffective, increases the severity of the disease, reduces productivity and leads to economic losses. In addition, more than half the quantity of antimicrobials used in animals/fish is excreted as waste contaminating soil, water and the environment. This also contributes to the emergence and spread of AMR through selection pressure on microorganisms in the environment. Besides, antimicrobial usage can lead to antimicrobials residues in the edible animal/fish products which are a public health risk. -
Policy briefKey actions to curb antimicrobial resistance
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No results found.Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical threat to health of people and animals, food security, and economic stability, with projections estimating 39 million human deaths between 2025 and 2050, if left unchecked. The "Key Actions to Curb Antimicrobial Resistance: Policy Brief for Parliamentarians," published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Health Organization (WHO), and World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), equips parliamentarians and other legislators with actionable strategies to respond to this crisis in their countries and beyond. This policy brief outlines the escalating impact of AMR across human, animal, agricultural, and environmental sectors, driven by misuse and overuse of antimicrobials, inadequate healthcare, sub-optimal access to veterinary services, problems with agricultural practices and environmental pollution. It highlights global efforts to prevent and mitigate AMR, while identifying key challenges which remain. The policy brief offers practical recommendations on domains like strengthening laws, securing financing, multisectoral governance and raising awareness to drive national and global responses. With a One Health approach, this brief underscores the urgent need for coordinated action to safeguard public health and sustainable development and guides the parliamentarians to possible evidence-based actions and sources of standardized information on AMR from various sectors.
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