4 pillar approach to antimicrobial resistance

16-10-2017 | |
4 pillar approach to antimicrobial resistance. Photo: Jarun Ontakrai
4 pillar approach to antimicrobial resistance. Photo: Jarun Ontakrai
Antimicrobial resistance is a global problem. To combat this, activities need to be implemented across the different sectors of food and agriculture systems to embrace a ‘One Health’ approach. The FAO action plan based on four main pillars aims to do just that. By Rosie Burgin There are growing global concerns about resistance to antimicrobial drugs, including antibiotics, amid fears that Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) will reverse previous gains. AMR, referring to micro-organisms – bacter


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Vincent
ter Beek

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Kees van
Dooren

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Treena
Hein

Burgin
Rosie Burgin Editor Special Projects