Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance for Local and Global Action - 2nd High Level Technical Meeting

Overview

On 27-28 April, 2017, the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs of Sweden and the Public Health Agency of Sweden hosted the 2nd High Level Technical Meeting on Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) for Local and Global Action, co-sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO). The consultation in Stockholm brought together representatives from 45 Member States from all WHO regions, WHO Collaborating Centres, and collaborative platform members to provide feedback on initial implementation and inform further development of the Global Antimicrobial Resistance System (GLASS).

Much had been achieved since the last consultation in 2014, including the launch of GLASS. Key discussions centred on experiences of countries in developing their national AMR surveillance and applying GLASS methodology. Participants also agreed on a framework for emerging AMR reporting (EAR) and risk assessment, presented by WHO, which would form part of future GLASS developments.

The meeting recognised further action is much needed to strengthen capacities and collect quality data to inform a comprehensive response to AMR.

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