Confronting antimicrobial resistance 2024 to 2029.

The Confronting Antimicrobial Resistance 2024 to 2029 delineates a strategy to address the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The UK government, pursuant to its 20-year vision articulated in 2019, has committed to a series of five-year national action plans, with the current plan spanning 2024 to 2029. The Strategy is structured around four principal themes: 1) Reducing the need for and unintentional exposure to antimicrobials; 2) optimizing the use of antimicrobials; 3) investing in innovation, supply, and access; 4) being a good global partner. Each theme encompasses specific outcomes aimed at mitigating AMR through a multifaceted approach involving human health, animal health, agriculture, and the environment. The first theme emphasizes infection prevention and control, public engagement and education, and strengthened surveillance. The second theme focuses on antimicrobial stewardship and disposal, and enhancing the AMR workforce. The third theme advocates for innovation in diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines, alongside improving information utilization and addressing health disparities. The fourth theme underscores the importance of international collaboration and diplomacy in combating AMR. The document further details the UK's commitment to evidence-based interventions, robust surveillance systems, and the development of new antimicrobial agents and alternative therapies. It underscores the necessity of a One Health approach, integrating efforts across human, animal, and environmental health sectors. The plan also highlights the importance of global partnerships and adherence to international standards to effectively address the global nature of AMR. In conclusion, the national action plan aims to achieve significant progress towards the containment and control of AMR by 2040, through strategic, coordinated, and sustained efforts across multiple sectors and international borders.