Antimicrobial Resistance National Action Plan.

This Antimicrobial Resistance National Action Plan (NAP) is a cross-sectoral policy document. The Vision is to halt the spread and the rise of antimicrobial resistance(AMR) in Oman. The Mission is to combat antimicrobial resistance through nationally coordinated efforts between different sectors and stakeholders through the following objectives: 1. To reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance 2. To reduce the adverse impact on patient’s outcomes 3. To monitor the trend of AMR through well-established surveillance system 4. To promote rational use of antimicrobial agents at all healthcare levels, and veterinary settings 5. To advocate for research on antimicrobial resistance detection, or on optimal use of antimicrobials. Oman national action plan is providing a road map to all stakeholders in the country to combat the threats of AMR.
The NAP intend to provide a road map to all stakeholders in the country to combat the threats of AMR. It focuses on five major elements with defined objectives, activities and monitoring tools by adopting the One Health approach. The five major elements are awareness, surveillance, optimization of antibiotic consumption and use, the infection prevention and control measures, research and international collaboration with WHO, FOA and OIE. It addresses the need to establish a National reference center and a national AMR committee with defined roles and responsibilities to coordinate, follow up the implantation of National Action Plan. It will coordinate efforts for raising awareness among health care providers, veterinary and agriculture professionals and the public. Surveillance and monitoring of AMR trends in human and animal health will be implemented to assess the magnitude of the problem and help in planning the interventions to reduce the incidence of AMR in both sectors. It will also support implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs in all healthcare settings and elimination of the use of medically-important antibiotics for growth promotion in food animals.