National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (2024-2028).

This National Action Plan (NAP) provides for containment of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Nepal. The primary objective of the NAP-AMR is to ensure the rational use of antimicrobials and contain AMR. A comprehensive and integrated approach at the national, provincial, and local levels has been ensured by the NAP to address AMR, also incorporating a One Health approach.
The five strategic priorities identified for this NAP include: 1. Improve awareness and understanding of AMR through effective communication, education, and training; 2. Strengthen the knowledge and evidence related to AMR through surveillance and research; 3. Reduce the incidence of infection through effective infection prevention and control; 4. Optimize the use of antimicrobial agents in the human, animal, and food sectors; 5. Ensure sustainable resources for the containment of AMR along with promoting investment in research and innovation. Each strategic priority has its own set of objectives, and various strategic interventions under these objectives and various activities based on such strategic interventions have been proposed.
The NAP also includes the monitoring and evaluation plan to assess the quality of the activities being implemented and track the progress. The governance mechanism includes National Steering Committee – AMR, National Technical Working Committee – AMR, and thematic committees. All sectors of One Health and the committees at all levels must submit progress reports annually to the National Steering Committee.