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

Last updated: April 30, 2025 4:14 pm
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National-level policies have been shown to significantly reduce the impact of antibiotic resistance in diverse countries, as highlighted in a recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Global Public Health. Led by Peter Søgaard Jørgensen from Stockholm University and the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the research emphasizes the crucial role of national action plans in combating the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

Antibiotic resistance remains a pressing public health concern, contributing to approximately 1.27 million deaths annually. In response to this global challenge, countries worldwide committed to developing and implementing national action plans in 2016. However, these plans have faced criticism for not being fully operationalized. Assessing their impact has proven challenging due to the gradual nature of change, inconsistent data reporting by countries, and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

To evaluate the effectiveness of national action plans, researchers utilized the Global Database for Tracking Antimicrobial Resistance Country Self-Assessment Survey (TrACSS) and data on antibiotic use and resistance from 73 countries across six continents, encompassing high and low-middle income nations. By analyzing trends in indicators related to antibiotic resistance, such as antibiotic use, resistance rates, and the impact of resistant infections, the study uncovered promising results.

The researchers assigned each country an action index and observed a consistent association between national action and improved indicators of antibiotic resistance. These positive outcomes persisted even after accounting for variables like socioeconomic conditions, population density, and climate. Since 2016, both high and low-middle income countries have demonstrated increased ambition in their national action plans, with only a third scaling back their efforts to combat antibiotic resistance.

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Despite some sample size bias favoring high-income countries with established monitoring systems, the study underscores the significance of assessing the impact of national policies on addressing antibiotic resistance. The authors emphasize the necessity for all countries to intensify their efforts in tackling this global health threat.

The study concludes by highlighting the feasibility of reducing antibiotic resistance levels while maintaining essential antibiotic usage in modern healthcare systems. Even incremental improvements in national action plans can contribute to mitigating the projected rise in antibiotic resistance. This research underscores the importance of collaborative efforts on a global scale to combat antibiotic resistance effectively.

For more information on this study, readers can access the full article in PLOS Global Public Health (2025) with the DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0004127.

This research was provided by the Public Library of Science and serves as a pivotal contribution to the ongoing battle against antibiotic resistance. It underscores the critical role of national-level policies in curbing this urgent public health crisis.

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