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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health Policy

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  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to healthcare safety and efficacy.
  • Political focus on AMR is increasing, evidenced by global commitments to reduce mortality and improve antibiotic use.
  • The 2024 United Nations General Assembly meeting underscored the urgency of addressing AMR.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent political actions and policy developments concerning antimicrobial resistance.
  • To identify emerging threats and assess available and novel antibiotics for drug-resistant pathogens.
  • To analyze the global landscape of AMR management, highlighting disparities between high-income and low- and middle-income countries.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent political actions and policy prioritization.
  • Assessment of current and emerging antimicrobial agents.
  • Analysis of the global distribution of AMR challenges and solutions.

Main Results:

  • The global approach to AMR remains imbalanced, with significant disparities in access to diagnostics, stewardship, and infection control.
  • High-income countries are leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence for AMR management.
  • Low- and middle-income countries face limited access to these advancements, impacting their ability to combat drug-resistant infections.

Conclusions:

  • Despite increased political engagement, equitable access to AMR solutions remains a critical challenge.
  • Conserving the efficacy of essential antibiotics through targeted prevention and optimal treatment is crucial for effective healthcare globally.
  • Addressing the global imbalance in AMR strategies is essential to mitigate future threats and ensure safe healthcare delivery worldwide.