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Antimicrobial Resistance Background Document

National Department of Health South Africa (2019) C1

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a multifaceted, international public health problem, which poses a direct threat to the safety of the population of South Africa. A national response is required to complement the development of a global plan, as articulated in the WHO’s draft resolution EB134/37 “Combating antimicrobial resistance including antibiotic resistance”, adopted by theWorld Health Assembly in May 2014. The overuse of antimicrobials is driving resistance. A return to appropriate, targeted antimicrobial use in humans, animals and the environment is critical if we are to conserve the antimicrobial armamentarium. Various interventions have been put in place to address antimicrobial resistance in South Africa. However, these are insufficient to effectively tackle the threat faced by the country. The strengths of the current system are outweighed by its weaknesses

Tags: Antimicrobial resistance, Background document, South Africa,

Source: https://www.knowledgehub.org.za/elibrary

Balaji, V., P. Rupali, K. Walia, et al. Indian Council of Medical Research (2018) C2

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health challenge, which is recognized as high priority area by the Government of India. The increasing consumption of antibiotics is one of the key drivers of antimicrobial resistance seen in bugs of public health importance. Irrational prescription of broad-spectrum antibiotics, poor regulations around sale of antibiotics, self-medication, lack of education and awareness regarding responsible use of antibiotics have been identified as some of the key factors driving antimicrobial resistance in our country. The ‘National Health Policy’ (2017), addresses antimicrobial resistance as one of the key issues and prioritises development of guidelines regarding antibiotic use, limiting the over-the-counter use of antibiotics, restricting the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in livestock, and pharmaco-vigilance including prescription audit inclusive of antibiotic usage in the hospital and community

Tags: AMR, antibiotic resistance, antimicrobial, guideline,

Source: https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/

Nepal Improving antibiotic use for UTIs in Nepal – Examples from the field

ReAct (2018) C2

This small scale project aimed to optimize antibiotic prescriptions for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) at Okhaldhunga Community Hospital in Nepal. A review of 18 months data from urine cultures taken in the hospital was completed in 2017. Presentations about antibiotic resistance, the local bacterial culture results and possible ways of changing prescription pattern were given for doctors, lab staff and community medical assistants (CMA). 16 months later the prescription rate of antibiotics frequently used for UTIs was followed up, with a 57% reduction of ciprofloxacin consumption

Tags: AMR, Antimicrobial resistance, antibiotics, Urinary Tract Infektion, Nepal,

Source: https://www.reactgroup.org/toolbox/ratio

A Practical Guide to Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in Ethiopian Hospitals

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia -Ministry of Health (2018) C1

Tags: ethiopa, hospitals, antimicrobial, guide,

Source: http://www.ghsupplychain.net/sites/defau

Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in Ethiopia: Implementation experiences and lessons learned

Rajiha A. Ibrahim, Amete M. Teshal, Surafel F. Dinku, et al. (2018) CC

African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a770 | 06 December 2018

Tags: AMR, Surveillance, Antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic resistance, Lessons learned, journal article,

Source: https://ajlmonline.org/index.php/ajlm/ar

Situational Analysis of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Humans and Animals in Zimbabwe

The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy CDDEP (2017) C2

This situation analysis has gathered information about the current state of AMR, contributing factors and antimicrobial use in Zimbabwe from the human, animal, agricultural and environmental sectors. Data has been gathered from different sectors such as the general public, academia, the Ministry of Health and Child Care, the Ministry of Agriculture Mechanization and Irrigation Development and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate. It shows that AMR is a real concern in Zimbabwe and a threat to the health outcomes of humans, to the economic productivity of the livestock industry and a risk to the environment

Tags: AMR, Antimicrobial resistance, situation analysis, antibiotics,

Source: https://cddep.org/wp-content/uploads/201

National Centre for Disease Control; Ministry of Health & Family Welfare India (2016) C1

Tags: National Guidelines, India, antibiotics, Drug Resistance, Antimicrobial resistance,

Source: https://www.ncdc.gov.in/WriteReadData/l8

Situational Analysis Report on Antimicrobial Resistance in Pakistan

The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy CDDEP (2016) C2

Pakistan Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP) was formed in the wake of international and national efforts for AMR curtailment. A group of experts from microbiology, infectious diseases and veterinary medicine formed a core group at the organizational meeting of GARP in Kathmandu, Nepal in July 2016. In the meeting, this core group was expanded to include other members from different sectors with the selection of the Chair and co-chairs. These were asked to serve on a voluntary basis, in their own individual capacities, with no personal gains, or gains to the institutions to which they are affiliated. The first phase of GARP took place from 2009 to 2011 and involved four countries: India, Kenya, South Africa and Vietnam. Phase one culminated in the 1st Global Forum on Bacterial Infections, held in October 2011 in New Delhi, India. In 2012, phase two of GARP was initiated with the addition of working groups in Mozambique, Tanzania, Nepal and Uganda. Phase three has added Bangladesh, Lao PDR, Nigeria, Pakistan and Zimbabwe to the network to date

Tags: AMR, Antimicrobial resistance, antibiotics, Pakistan, infectious diseases,

Source: https://cddep.org/wp-content/uploads/201

Sénégal: La gouvernance contre la résistance aux antimicrobiens en Afrique

COLL-SECK, A. M. ; I. SECK; A. IYANE SOW ; et al. (2016) C2

La résistance à un antimicrobien survient quand un micro-organisme (bactérie, virus, champignon ou parasite), devient résistant à un médicament antimicrobien vis-à-vis duquel il était auparavant sensible . Cette résistance aux antimicrobiens (RAM), concerne un large éventail d’agents infectieux, et de nombreux secteurs d’activités (santé humaine et animale, agro-industrie, élevage, environnement). Elle représente une menace croissante pour la santé publique et aucun pays n’est épargné. Il est particulièrement alarmant de constater la propagation rapide, dans le monde entier, des bactéries multirésistantes provoquant des infections courantes qui ne sont pas sensibles aux traitements antibiotiques habituellement utilisés, ainsi que des infections en particulier hospitalières, résistantes aux traitements antibiotiques de dernier recours . Le problème se pose actuellement en termes de développement durable : il dépasse largement le cadre de la santé humaine et interpelle le monde entier AMR CONTROL – ÉDITION FRANÇAISE VOL.

Tags: AMR, Antimicrobial resistance, antibiotiques, Sénégal, Résistance aux antimicrobiens,

Source: http://resistancecontrol.info/wp-content

Antimicrobial stewardship across 47 South African hospitals: an implementation study

Dr Brink A. J., MD A P Messina, BPharm Prof C. Feldman, et al. (2016) C2

The available data on antimicrobial stewardship programmes in Africa are scarce. The aims of this study were to assess the implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship programme in a setting with limited infectious disease resources. Articles| Volume 16, ISSUE 9, P1017-1025, September 01, 201

Tags: AMR, Antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases,

Source: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanin

	Antimicrobial Resistance Background Document National Department of Health South Africa (2019) C1 View PDF(10) Download (15) Add to my MEDBOX Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a multifaceted, international public health problem, which poses a direct threat to the safety of the population of South Africa. A national response is required to complement the development of a global plan, as articulated in the WHO’s draft resolution EB134/37 “Combating antimicrobial resistance including antibiotic resistance”, adopted by theWorld Health Assembly in May 2014. The overuse of antimicrobials is driving resistance. A return to appropriate, targeted antimicrobial use in humans, animals and the environment is critical if we are to conserve the antimicrobial armamentarium. Various interventions have been put in place to address antimicrobial resistance in South Africa. However, these are insufficient to effectively tackle the threat faced by the country. The strengths of the current system are outweighed by its weaknesses Tags: Antimicrobial resistance, Background document, South Africa, Source: https://www.knowledgehub.org.za/elibrary
	Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Guideline (India) Balaji, V., P. Rupali, K. Walia, et al. Indian Council of Medical Research (2018) C2 View PDF(417) Download (171) Add to my MEDBOX Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health challenge, which is recognized as high priority area by the Government of India. The increasing consumption of antibiotics is one of the key drivers of antimicrobial resistance seen in bugs of public health importance. Irrational prescription of broad-spectrum antibiotics, poor regulations around sale of antibiotics, self-medication, lack of education and awareness regarding responsible use of antibiotics have been identified as some of the key factors driving antimicrobial resistance in our country. The ‘National Health Policy’ (2017), addresses antimicrobial resistance as one of the key issues and prioritises development of guidelines regarding antibiotic use, limiting the over-the-counter use of antibiotics, restricting the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in livestock, and pharmaco-vigilance including prescription audit inclusive of antibiotic usage in the hospital and community Tags: AMR, antibiotic resistance, antimicrobial, guideline, Source: https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/
	Nepal Improving antibiotic use for UTIs in Nepal – Examples from the field ReAct (2018) C2 Open external link (459) Add to my MEDBOX This small scale project aimed to optimize antibiotic prescriptions for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) at Okhaldhunga Community Hospital in Nepal. A review of 18 months data from urine cultures taken in the hospital was completed in 2017. Presentations about antibiotic resistance, the local bacterial culture results and possible ways of changing prescription pattern were given for doctors, lab staff and community medical assistants (CMA). 16 months later the prescription rate of antibiotics frequently used for UTIs was followed up, with a 57% reduction of ciprofloxacin consumption Tags: AMR, Antimicrobial resistance, antibiotics, Urinary Tract Infektion, Nepal, Source: https://www.reactgroup.org/toolbox/ratio
	A Practical Guide to Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in Ethiopian Hospitals Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia -Ministry of Health (2018) C1 View PDF(19) Download (37) Add to my MEDBOX Tags: ethiopa, hospitals, antimicrobial, guide, Source: http://www.ghsupplychain.net/sites/defau
	Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in Ethiopia: Implementation experiences and lessons learned Rajiha A. Ibrahim, Amete M. Teshal, Surafel F. Dinku, et al. (2018) CC Open external link (1005) Add to my MEDBOX African Journal of Laboratory Medicine \| Vol 7, No 2 \| a770 \| 06 December 2018 Tags: AMR, Surveillance, Antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic resistance, Lessons learned, journal article, Source: https://ajlmonline.org/index.php/ajlm/ar
	Situational Analysis of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Humans and Animals in Zimbabwe The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy CDDEP (2017) C2 View PDF(20) Download (26) Add to my MEDBOX This situation analysis has gathered information about the current state of AMR, contributing factors and antimicrobial use in Zimbabwe from the human, animal, agricultural and environmental sectors. Data has been gathered from different sectors such as the general public, academia, the Ministry of Health and Child Care, the Ministry of Agriculture Mechanization and Irrigation Development and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate. It shows that AMR is a real concern in Zimbabwe and a threat to the health outcomes of humans, to the economic productivity of the livestock industry and a risk to the environment Tags: AMR, Antimicrobial resistance, situation analysis, antibiotics, Source: https://cddep.org/wp-content/uploads/201
	National Treatment Guidelines for Antimicrobial Use in Infectious Diseases India National Centre for Disease Control; Ministry of Health & Family Welfare India (2016) C1 View PDF(2599) Download (849) Add to my MEDBOX Tags: National Guidelines, India, antibiotics, Drug Resistance, Antimicrobial resistance, Source: https://www.ncdc.gov.in/WriteReadData/l8
	Situational Analysis Report on Antimicrobial Resistance in Pakistan The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy CDDEP (2016) C2 View PDF(24) Download (30) Add to my MEDBOX Pakistan Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP) was formed in the wake of international and national efforts for AMR curtailment. A group of experts from microbiology, infectious diseases and veterinary medicine formed a core group at the organizational meeting of GARP in Kathmandu, Nepal in July 2016. In the meeting, this core group was expanded to include other members from different sectors with the selection of the Chair and co-chairs. These were asked to serve on a voluntary basis, in their own individual capacities, with no personal gains, or gains to the institutions to which they are affiliated. The first phase of GARP took place from 2009 to 2011 and involved four countries: India, Kenya, South Africa and Vietnam. Phase one culminated in the 1st Global Forum on Bacterial Infections, held in October 2011 in New Delhi, India. In 2012, phase two of GARP was initiated with the addition of working groups in Mozambique, Tanzania, Nepal and Uganda. Phase three has added Bangladesh, Lao PDR, Nigeria, Pakistan and Zimbabwe to the network to date Tags: AMR, Antimicrobial resistance, antibiotics, Pakistan, infectious diseases, Source: https://cddep.org/wp-content/uploads/201
	Sénégal: La gouvernance contre la résistance aux antimicrobiens en Afrique COLL-SECK, A. M. ; I. SECK; A. IYANE SOW ; et al. (2016) C2 Open external link (477) Add to my MEDBOX La résistance à un antimicrobien survient quand un micro-organisme (bactérie, virus, champignon ou parasite), devient résistant à un médicament antimicrobien vis-à-vis duquel il était auparavant sensible . Cette résistance aux antimicrobiens (RAM), concerne un large éventail d’agents infectieux, et de nombreux secteurs d’activités (santé humaine et animale, agro-industrie, élevage, environnement). Elle représente une menace croissante pour la santé publique et aucun pays n’est épargné. Il est particulièrement alarmant de constater la propagation rapide, dans le monde entier, des bactéries multirésistantes provoquant des infections courantes qui ne sont pas sensibles aux traitements antibiotiques habituellement utilisés, ainsi que des infections en particulier hospitalières, résistantes aux traitements antibiotiques de dernier recours . Le problème se pose actuellement en termes de développement durable : il dépasse largement le cadre de la santé humaine et interpelle le monde entier AMR CONTROL – ÉDITION FRANÇAISE VOL. Tags: AMR, Antimicrobial resistance, antibiotiques, Sénégal, Résistance aux antimicrobiens, Source: http://resistancecontrol.info/wp-content
	Antimicrobial stewardship across 47 South African hospitals: an implementation study Dr Brink A. J., MD A P Messina, BPharm Prof C. Feldman, et al. (2016) C2 Open external link (489) Add to my MEDBOX The available data on antimicrobial stewardship programmes in Africa are scarce. The aims of this study were to assess the implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship programme in a setting with limited infectious disease resources. Articles\| Volume 16, ISSUE 9, P1017-1025, September 01, 201 Tags: AMR, Antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases, Source: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanin

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