International – WHO releases 13 interventions to help address antimicrobial resistance

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a core package of 13 interventions to support countries when developing, implementing and monitoring national action plans to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

The interventions outline the needs and barriers for people and patients when accessing health services through a people-centred approach to AMR.

Designated as one of the top ten health threats facing humanity by WHO, AMR occurs when bacteria, fungi and parasites evolve and adapt to antibiotics over time.

Globally, AMR is responsible for approximately 1.27 million deaths and is estimated to cost the world’s economy $100trn by 2050, if left unresolved…