SC, FAO, UNEP Webinar, 11 January 2021
Webinar: Advancing the One Health response to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Jointly organized by the South Centre, FAO and UNEP
11 January 2021 14:00 – 16:00 CET
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health problem. The increasing resistance to current antimicrobials (antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics) is rendering these crucial products ineffective for treatment. The wide range of resistant infections, with decreasing treatment options, is leading to increased morbidity and mortality.
Antimicrobial resistance can spread through the food chain and the environment. Therefore, understanding the role that food, agriculture and environmental sectors play in AMR is crucial in preventing infections and the further development and spread of AMR.
In order to adequately address AMR, it is necessary to take a “One Health” approach with integrated actions across human, animal and environmental health sectors. Ultimately, tackling AMR is a Sustainable Development Agenda issue and will be critical in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Increasing awareness and understanding of the aspects of antimicrobial use in the agriculture sector and their impact on the environment are necessary in order to address AMR from a One Health perspective.
The current COVID-19 pandemic has shown the critical linkages between the human and animal interface and the need to strengthen health systems and surveillance for humans, animals, and the environment. COVID-19 has also highlighted the importance of looking at the emergence of zoonotic diseases including infections caused by resistant pathogens and therefore the importance of preventing infectious diseases, protecting biodiversity and encouraging agricultural practices that rely on the prudent use of antimicrobials.
Presentations:
Advancing the One Health response to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) by Dr. Azegele Allan, OGW
Swiss approach to tackle AMR in a One Health context by D. Heim
EMA contribution to a One Health approach addressing antimicrobial resistance by Dr Ivo Claassen
FAO’s program on AMR by Keith Sumption
How can the animal sector contribute to addressing AMR ? by Dr Elisabeth Erlacher-Vindel
Thailand: Antimicrobial Resistance in the Environment by Dr. Chaiyo Juisiri
How can the human health sector work better with other sectors to address AMR by Dr Liz Tayler
This article was tagged: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Agriculture, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), COVID-19, Environment, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), One Health Approach, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
