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National-level actions found to be effective at tackling antibiotic resistance

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Last updated: May 2, 2025 8:50 pm
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The impact of antibiotic resistance on public health is a significant concern, with 1.27 million deaths attributed to this issue annually. In response to this global challenge, countries worldwide committed to developing and implementing national action plans to combat antibiotic resistance in 2016. However, the operational effectiveness of these plans has been questioned, as change takes time to manifest, data reporting varies across countries, and the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted monitoring efforts.

A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Global Public Health sheds light on the potential effectiveness of national-level policies in reducing the impact of antibiotic resistance. Researchers, led by Peter Søgaard Jørgensen from Stockholm University and the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, evaluated the impact of national action plans in 73 countries across six continents, encompassing both high and low-middle income countries.

Using data from the Global Database for Tracking Antimicrobial Resistance Country Self-Assessment Survey (TrACSS), as well as information on antibiotic use and resistance rates, the study assessed trends in indicators related to antibiotic resistance. The researchers found that countries with higher levels of national action exhibited improved indicators of antibiotic resistance over time. These improvements remained significant even when accounting for factors such as socioeconomic conditions, population density, and climate.

The study revealed that since 2016, countries have become more ambitious in their efforts to combat antibiotic resistance, with only a third of nations reducing their initiatives in this area. The authors acknowledged some limitations in their sample size, noting that high-income countries were more likely to have established monitoring systems. Nonetheless, they emphasized the importance of studies like this in understanding the impact of national policies on addressing antibiotic resistance.

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The researchers emphasized the necessity for all countries to take additional action to tackle antibiotic resistance effectively. They highlighted the potential for incremental improvements to contribute to reducing the projected increases in resistance levels. The study also suggested that it is possible to achieve reductions in antibiotic resistance while maintaining necessary antibiotic use in modern healthcare systems.

In conclusion, this study underscores the importance of national-level policies in combating antibiotic resistance globally. By implementing comprehensive action plans and monitoring progress over time, countries can work towards mitigating the impact of antibiotic resistance and safeguarding public health. Further research and collaboration are essential to address this pressing public health challenge effectively.

For more information, the study can be accessed in the journal PLOS Global Public Health (2025) with the DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0004127. This research was provided by the Public Library of Science.

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