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1AMR Clinical Reference Center, Disease Control and Prevention Center, Center Hospital of the National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Abstract:
Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria that are spreading all over the world have caused significant problems. While these problems are becoming bigger, the development of new antimicrobials has remained stagnant, and some essential antimicrobials for treatment may be depleted in the near future. This is a significant problem that may jeopardize the sustainability of healthcare itself. In Japan, the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance was established in April 2016. Based on the five strategic objectives set out in the World Health Organization's Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance, and by adding a 6th objective of international cooperation as a Japanese unique goal, the goals, strategies and specific actions of each of these six fields are presented. This Action Plan is significantly characterized by setting numerical targets as a performance index to be achieved by 2020.
Insights
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global threat. Japan
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant global health challenge, threatening the sustainability of healthcare.
- The development of new antimicrobials has stagnated, leading to concerns about future treatment options.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has established a Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline Japan's National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance.
- To detail the goals, strategies, and specific actions within the plan.
- To highlight Japan's unique addition of international cooperation as a sixth objective.
Main Methods:
- The Japanese National Action Plan was developed based on the WHO's five strategic objectives.
- A sixth objective focusing on international cooperation was added.
- Numerical targets were established as performance indicators for achievement by 2020.
Main Results:
- Japan established its National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance in April 2016.
- The plan encompasses six strategic fields, integrating global and national objectives.
- Specific numerical targets were set to measure progress by 2020.
Conclusions:
- Japan's comprehensive action plan addresses the critical issue of antimicrobial resistance.
- The plan's inclusion of measurable targets and international cooperation aims to combat the growing threat.
- This strategic approach is crucial for safeguarding healthcare sustainability against antimicrobial resistance.
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