Lessons from COVID-19: the 100 Days Mission and antimicrobial resistance.

Area of Science:

• Global Health Security
• Infectious Disease Policy
• One Health Approach

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic showcased rapid global mobilization for visible threats.
• The 100 Days Mission (100DM) initiative aims to deploy medical countermeasures within 100 days of pandemic detection.
• Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) lacks the visibility and urgency for comparable political action.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the success of framing in galvanizing collective action for pandemic preparedness.
• To propose strategies for enhancing the visibility and urgency of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
• To advocate for systemic changes and multisectoral coalitions to combat AMR.

Main Methods:

• Comparative analysis of pandemic response and AMR advocacy.
• Literature review on collective action and policy framing.
• Policy analysis of existing initiatives for infectious disease and AMR.

Main Results:

• The 100DM's success demonstrates the power of framing global health challenges.
• AMR requires strategic framing to align incentives and build broad coalitions.
• Sustained political will and systemic changes are crucial for both pandemic preparedness and AMR control.

Conclusions:

• Framing AMR with urgency and clear incentives can overcome barriers to action.
• A unifying vision for AMR, similar to the 100DM, is needed to foster global commitment.
• Agile and resilient systems are essential for addressing the slow-moving crisis of antimicrobial resistance.