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A Global Pandemic Treaty Must Address Antimicrobial Resistance

Lindsay A Wilson, Susan Rogers Van Katwyk, Isaac Weldon

    The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics : a Journal of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
    |January 10, 2022
    PubMed

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    Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health crisis lacking a dedicated international legal framework. Fortunately, strategies to combat AMR significantly overlap with those for addressing other pandemic threats.

    Area of Science:

    • Global health security
    • International law
    • Infectious disease control

    Background:

    • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health challenge.
    • Existing international legal instruments are insufficient to address AMR comprehensively.
    • There is a need for a robust legal framework to manage AMR.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the inadequacy of current international law in addressing AMR.
    • To identify the overlap in actions required for AMR and pandemic preparedness.
    • To advocate for integrated legal and policy approaches.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing international legal instruments related to health threats.
    • Comparative analysis of strategies for AMR containment and pandemic response.
    • Identification of common policy and legal mechanisms.

    Main Results:

    • No single international legal instrument adequately addresses antimicrobial resistance.
    • Significant overlap exists between actions needed for AMR and pandemic preparedness.
    • Synergistic approaches can leverage existing frameworks for both threats.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing AMR requires a dedicated international legal framework.
    • Leveraging commonalities with pandemic preparedness offers a viable strategy.
    • Integrated legal and policy solutions are essential for global health security.
    Keywords:
    Antimicrobial ResistanceGlobal Health LawInternational Health RegulationsPandemic Andemic TreatyWorld Health Organization

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