Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the most serious Global health threat. INEOS Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research – Oxford Martin school led an event, “The rising tide of AMR – A high price to pay”.
Here are insights on what the world- leading experts had to say on AMR.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, stresses on how AMR could become a colossal problem for the planet, and focuses on the innovation of novel antibiotics for humans in this era. He further highlights the importance of collaboration between the industry, research and government to tackle AMR.
Dr. David Sweetnam, talks about the current burden AMR plays in the socio-economic sector of the world along with the human mortality rate and how there is an exorbitant rise in the global gross domestic product price when compared to the 2018 figures.
Prof. Hanna Balkhy, highlights the complexity of AMR, equating it with climate change and not as a disease entity. She stresses on increasing awareness on the intensity of the health-threat AMR is, in both the global and country- levels, following the one-health concept guidelines.
Lord O’Neill, Talks on reducing the demand of unnecessary antibiotics and in the same lane help save the business front of production antibiotic with strategic economic planning, investing in early-stage research to find solutions against AMR and save the world from the rise of global gross domestic product price.
Anita McBain, calls attention to the financial materiality of investment in the climate change crisis and the AMR sector, urging investors to focus on the social and environmental return as a global responsibility, and increase their awareness on AMR.
Proff. Otto Cars, emphasises on the implementation of sustainable effective collaborative National action plans against AMR, a global health problem. He further points out that public sectors, academic research and research companies must be supported with financing and guidance to upscale AMR action and awareness.
Dr. Catriona Waddington, addresses the importance of investment in the AMR surveillance systems for its sustainability and longevity in lower income countries and all over the globe, referring it as a global public good.
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Published On: 08/03/2023