Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Action Package

Globally combat AMR by addressing human and animal health, food production, and environmental aspects through multisectoral engagement and collaboration

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change in ways that render the medications used to cure the infections they cause ineffective. Resistant pathogens and resistance genes continue to spread globally and, new resistance mechanisms are emerging, threatening our ability to treat common infectious diseases, resulting in prolonged illness, disability, and death. Resistant organisms may also colonize people who are well and these organisms can then be transmitted to others. Without effective antimicrobials for prevention and treatment of infections, some common medical procedures become very high-risk. In addition to increased morbidity and mortality, AMR increases the overall cost of health care through lengthier stays in hospital and the requirement for more intensive treatment.

Contributing Members

Co-leads: United States of America, Ghana, and Pakistan

Countries: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Cote D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America 

Organizations: Africa CDC, Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), Global Health Security Agenda Consortium (GHSAC), Mekong Basin Disease Surveillance (MBDS), Private Sector Round Table (PSRT)

Contact Us

Please contact ghsaamrap@gmail.com to join the AMR Action Package.