The world alliance against antibiotic resistance: consensus for a declaration

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Infectious Diseases
• Pharmacology

Background:

• Antibiotic resistance is a significant and escalating global public health concern.
• The primary driver of antibiotic resistance is the overconsumption of antimicrobial agents.
• Addressing this challenge requires coordinated international efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

• To detail the formation and scope of the World Alliance Against Antibiotic Resistance (WAAAR).
• To outline the process and content of the WAAAR declaration launched in June 2014.
• To raise awareness about the global threat of antibiotic resistance and proposed solutions.

Main Methods:

• Establishment of a global alliance (WAAAR) comprising individuals, medical societies, and groups.
• Development and dissemination of a formal declaration against antibiotic resistance.
• International collaboration across 55 countries.

Main Results:

• The World Alliance Against Antibiotic Resistance (WAAAR) was successfully established, uniting 720 individuals.
• The alliance garnered support from 145 medical societies and various groups worldwide.
• A comprehensive declaration addressing antibiotic resistance was launched in June 2014.

Conclusions:

• The formation of WAAAR represents a significant step in the global fight against antibiotic resistance.
• The WAAAR declaration provides a framework for action to mitigate the threat of antimicrobial resistance.
• International cooperation is crucial for effectively combating the rise of antibiotic resistance.