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Tracking progress on antimicrobial resistance by the quadripartite country self-assessment survey (TrACSS) in G7 countries, 2017–2023: opportunities and gaps

Authors :
Michela Sabbatucci
Diane Ashiru-Oredope
Laura Barbier
Elisa Bohin
Sabine Bou-Antoun
Colin Brown
Alexandra Clarici
Claire Fuentes
Takahiro Goto
Francesco Maraglino
Julien Morin
Ines Rönnefahrt
Andrea Sanwidi
Carry Triggs-Hodge
Antonio Vitiello
Andrea Zovi
Marcello Gelormini
Danilo Lo Fo Wong
Source :
Pharmacological Research, Vol 204, Iss , Pp 107188- (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2024.

Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses serious challenges to the healthcare systems worldwide. Multiple factors and activities contribute to the development and spread of antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms. Monitoring progress in combating AMR is fundamental at both global and national levels to drive multisectoral actions, identify priorities, and coordinate strategies. Since 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) has collected data through the Tracking AMR Country Self-Assessment Survey (TrACSS). TrACSS data are published in a publicly-available database. In 2023, 71 (59.9%) out of 177 responding countries reported the existence of a monitoring and evaluation plan for their National Action Plan (NAP) on AMR, and just 20 countries (11.3%) the allocation of funding to support NAP implementation. Countries reported challenges including limited financial and human resources, lack of technical capacity, and variable political commitment. Even across the Group of Seven (G7) countries, which represent some of the world's most advanced economies, many areas still need improvement, such as full implementation of infection prevention and control measures, adoption of WHO access/watch/reserve (AWaRe) classification of antibiotics, effective integration of laboratories in AMR surveillance in the animal health and food safety sectors, training and education, good manufacturing and hygiene practices in food processing, optimising pesticides use and environmental residues of antimicrobial drugs. Continuous and coordinated efforts are needed to strengthen multisectoral engagement to fight AMR.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10961186
Volume :
204
Issue :
107188-
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Pharmacological Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.25383f48aa8043daa6222500f3c36839
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107188