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Antimicrobial resistance threatens great achievements in modern medicine and public health. Alarming levels of resistance to common hospital and community-acquired pathogens have been reported across the world. Microorganisms, especially bacteria, are becoming increasingly resistant to second- and third-line antibiotics. Some bacteria are already fully resistant to existing antibiotics. The agenda focuses on regional specific actions to strengthen national plans, raising awareness of antimicrobial resistance across all sectors, improving surveillance and strengthening the capacity of health systems to contain resistance.
A review of surveillance and health systems response, this volume provides a background to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the region and highlights challenges in addressing this public health threat. This document provides an in-depth situational review and technical discussion in three main areas for the containment of AMR in the Region.
The overuse and misuse of antimicrobials contribute to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. WHO established the Western Pacific Regional Antimicrobial Consumption Surveillance System (WPRACSS) in 2019 to support countries in strengthening systems for monitoring antimicrobial consumption and develop evidence-based policies and interventions to curb the overuse and misuse of antimicrobials. Member States work together through WPRACSS to monitor antimicrobial consumption trends across the Region at national, hospital and community levels. This report presents results from national-level monitoring of antimicrobial consumption data to help assess antibiotic use across the Western Pacific Region.