Confronting antimicrobial resistance

what are the underlying principles of national action plan

• Collaborative UK Approach: A unified effort across all UK nations.

• One Health: Recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health in the spread of resistance.

• Global Partnership: Commitment to working with international bodies.

• Resilience: Acknowledges that AMR, climate change, and pandemics are linked global emergencies.

What does the "One Health" principle recognise?

The microbial interconnectivity between humans, animals, food, and the environment.

What is the specific knowledge target for Outcome 2 (Public Engagement and Education)?

A 10% increase in knowledge among the public and healthcare professionals.

Outcome 3 aims to strengthen surveillance of what, beyond just resistant microbes?

Resistant genes as well as the microbes themselves.

What new approach to clinical practice is mentioned (Antimicrobial Stewardship)

Shared decision-making between clinicians and patients.

What is a "subscription model" for antibiotics

A payment system that de-links the price of an antibiotic from the volume sold, incentivising development.

What are the two main actions under Outcome 8 (Health Disparities)

1. Improve data collection on inequalities. 2. Develop a toolkit of interventions to reduce them.

Beyond human health, which other sectors does the "One Health" approach explicitly include?

Animal health, the food industry, and the environment.