Public release of the call for actionable steps in response to the rising threat of AMR

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Antimicrobials are powerful agents against infectious diseases; yet their misuse and overuse in various sectors contribute significantly to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). While important efforts to turn the tide on AMR have been made over the past years, AMR remains a significant health and developmental challenge, being listed as one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. It contributes to 5 million deaths per year, 1 million of which are among children under five years. Limiting the emergence and spread of drug-resistant pathogens and sustaining the effectiveness of antimicrobials is critical to preserving the world’s ability to treat diseases in humans, animals, and plants, reduce food safety and food security risks, promote economic development and equity within societies, protect the environment and maintain progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

This event presented a call for actionable steps in response to the rising threat of AMR embodying the multi-stakeholder One Health vision of priorities on AMR to inform the outcomes document of the UN High-Level Meeting in AMR.

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