Antimicrobial Resistance

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Nov 4, 2016

Evaluation of the Action Plan Against the Rising Threats from Antimicrobial Resistance

This report presents an evaluation of the European Commission's 'Communication to the European Parliament and the Council on the Action Plan against the Rising Threats from Antimicrobial Resistance.'
Project

Nov 3, 2016

Evaluating the EC Action Plan Against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

On behalf of the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety of the European Commission (DG SANTE), RAND Europe is undertaking an evaluation of the EC Action Plan Against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
Commentary

Nov 3, 2016

Europe's Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

The EC's AMR Action Plan included measures to ensure antimicrobials are used more appropriately in both humans and animals and measures to stimulate R&D of new antibiotics. One area that was not sufficiently covered was the environment.
Press

Nov 3, 2016

More Support for Individual Member States Is Needed to Tackle AMR in Europe

An evaluation of the European Commission's Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has shown that individual member states need more help with developing and implementing their own action plans. A one-size-fits-all approach is insufficient when dealing with the diverse challenges in each country.
Research Summary

Nov 3, 2016

Europe's plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance: The success stories and challenges

This brief presents a brief summary of findings from an evaluation of the European Commission's "Evaluation of the EC Action Plan against the rising threats from antimicrobial resistance."
Research

Nov 3, 2016

Evaluation of the EC Action Plan Against the Rising Threats from Antimicrobial Resistance: Final Report

This report presents an evaluation of the European Commission's 'Communication to the European Parliament and the Council on the Action Plan against the Rising Threats from Antimicrobial Resistance.'
Research

Nov 3, 2016

Evaluation of the EC Action Plan Against the Rising Threats from Antimicrobial Resistance: Final Report - Appendices

This set of appendices supplements the final report for the 'Evaluation of the EC Action Plan against the rising threats from antimicrobial resistance'.
Commentary

Sep 19, 2016

Why the United Nations General Assembly Session on Antimicrobial Resistance Matters

Many common infections are becoming resistant to the antimicrobial medicines used to treat them, resulting in longer illnesses and more deaths. The fact that world leaders are using the UN as a forum for discussions about AMR is a promising move toward developing a coordinated global plan.
Commentary

Aug 19, 2016

European and American Efforts to Tackle AMR: Great Minds Think Alike (Almost Always)

The U.S. and the EU are committed to tackling antimicrobial resistance. Their efforts share objectives around key areas for improvement, such as the stewardship of existing antimicrobials, surveillance of their use, and development of new antimicrobials.
Commentary

Jul 29, 2016

The Rio Olympics Are the Site of a Battle Against 'Super Bacteria'

Brazilian scientists detected drug-resistant bacteria growing off some of Rio de Janeiro's beaches, close to where it will host sailing and wind-surfing events, and in the lagoon where the rowing and canoeing events will take place.
Commentary

May 20, 2016

The Global Economic Costs of Antimicrobial Resistance

In addition to being a public health problem, antimicrobial resistance is also a major economic concern. It crosses sectoral boundaries, because resistant bugs can pass between animals and humans, and through food, agriculture, and the environment.
Commentary

May 19, 2016

The O'Neill Review: A Critical Step in Taking Global Action Against AMR

The O'Neill Review aims to increase global knowledge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and generate international consensus about the nature of the problem and the necessary steps to tackle it. A RAND Europe analysis of the potential economic costs of AMR contributed to the Review.

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Evaluation of the Action Plan Against the Rising Threats from Antimicrobial Resistance

Evaluating the EC Action Plan Against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Europe's Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

More Support for Individual Member States Is Needed to Tackle AMR in Europe

Europe's plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance: The success stories and challenges

Evaluation of the EC Action Plan Against the Rising Threats from Antimicrobial Resistance: Final Report

Evaluation of the EC Action Plan Against the Rising Threats from Antimicrobial Resistance: Final Report - Appendices

Why the United Nations General Assembly Session on Antimicrobial Resistance Matters

European and American Efforts to Tackle AMR: Great Minds Think Alike (Almost Always)

The Rio Olympics Are the Site of a Battle Against 'Super Bacteria'

The Global Economic Costs of Antimicrobial Resistance

The O'Neill Review: A Critical Step in Taking Global Action Against AMR

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Evaluation of the Action Plan Against the Rising Threats from Antimicrobial Resistance

Evaluating the EC Action Plan Against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Europe's Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

More Support for Individual Member States Is Needed to Tackle AMR in Europe

Europe's plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance: The success stories and challenges

Evaluation of the EC Action Plan Against the Rising Threats from Antimicrobial Resistance: Final Report

Evaluation of the EC Action Plan Against the Rising Threats from Antimicrobial Resistance: Final Report - Appendices

Why the United Nations General Assembly Session on Antimicrobial Resistance Matters

European and American Efforts to Tackle AMR: Great Minds Think Alike (Almost Always)

The Rio Olympics Are the Site of a Battle Against 'Super Bacteria'

The Global Economic Costs of Antimicrobial Resistance

The O'Neill Review: A Critical Step in Taking Global Action Against AMR

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