Conscience August 2024 Policy Brief - WHO Includes Policy, Regulatory Reform as Priority for Combating Antimicrobial Resistance

WHO Includes Policy, Regulatory Reform as Priority for Combating Antimicrobial Resistance

An estimated 5 million deaths per year are associated with drug-resistant bacteria, with a higher burden among low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Although UN members pledged to coordinate their approach to address AMR in 2016, there remains significant knowledge gaps hindering an effective response to AMR.

This Policy Brief discusses the prioritization of policy and regulatory reform by the World Health Organization, as well as briefly explaining existing push and pull incentives.