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Jeddah Commitments adopted at Fourth Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Posted 19 Nov 2024

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It is a comprehensive framework for global action to combat AMR through a One Health approach. 

  • Commitments aim to translate the Political Declarations of the UNGA’s High-Level Meeting on AMR into practical commitments for urgent actions. 
    • AMR occurs when germs like bacteria, viruses, etc. develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them

Key highlights of Jeddah commitments (Non-legally binding instrument)

  • One Health AMR learning hub: Focused on sharing best practices and building capabilities for implementing multi sectoral National Action Plans on AMR.
    • One Health Approach is an integrated, unified approach aimed to sustainably balance and optimize health of people, animals and ecosystems.
  • Independent Panel for Evidence on Action Against AMR by 2025: To avoid duplication of ongoing efforts.
  • National AMR coordinating mechanism: To implement and ensure sustainable financing and monitoring of National Action Plans (NAPs).
  • Promotes global data sharing through platforms such as GLASS AMR/AMC, ANIMUSE, and INFARM.
  • Adherence to Codex Alimentarius Commission guidelines: To ensure the prudent and responsible use of antimicrobials.
  • Supports Quadripartite organizations (FAO, WHO, WOAH, UNEP): To achieve 2030 goals of UNGA Political Declaration on AMR.

Initiatives to combat AMR

Global initiative:

  • Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS).
  • ReAct - Action on Antibiotic resistance.
  • Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance.

Indian initiatives:

  • National Program on AMR containment (12th FYP).
  • Red Line campaign
  • National AMR surveillance network of state medical college labs (NARS-Net).

 

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  • Jeddah Commitments
  • One Health AMR Learning Hub
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