Solomon Islands National Multi-sectoral Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2023-2026.

The Solomon Islands National Multi-sectoral Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance is a national policy covering the period from 2023 to 2026. This Plan lays down strategies to better address the effects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on humans, animals and the impact on the environment in Solomon Islands. The goal of this Plan is to establish a multisectoral coherent approach to guide collective efforts in addressing AMR and antimicrobial use in Solomon Islands.
This Plan sets out 6 objectives, as follows: (I) to improve awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance through effective communication, education and training; (II) to strengthen the knowledge and evidence base through surveillance and research; (III) to reduce the incidence of infection through effective sanitation, hygiene and infection prevention measures; (IV) to optimize the use of antimicrobial medicines in human and animal health; (V) to develop the economic case for sustainable investment that and increase investment in new medicines, diagnostic tools, vaccines and other interventions; and (VI) to strengthen Monitoring and Evaluation to continously improve the fight against AMR.
The establishment of multi-sectoral coalitions will be promoted and supported to address antimicrobial resistance at local or national level, and participation in such coalitions at regional and global levels. Antimicrobial resistance and One Health Approach will be included as a core component in professional education, training, certification and development for the health and veterinary sectors and agricultural practice. Surveillance programs in the fields of AMR, infection and antimicrobial use will be strengthened. Infection Prevention and Control programmes will be established in health-care settings, agriculture and fisheries. An effective waste management system will be established, specifically addressing water sewage and landfills involving agricultural and medical waste and water quality testing at the healthcare facilities. Vaccination will be promoted as a method of reducing infections in humans and food producing animals. Regulatory framework for import, authorization and control of the quality of antimicrobials for use in human and veterinary sector, will be developed. Capacity building will be enhanced to develop an economic case to increase investments in new medicines, diagnostic tools, vaccines and other interventions. The Monitoring and Evaluation framework will be developed to regularly evaluate the AMR Plan, and identify indicators and means to collect the information. Funds and support will be provided to operational research component to develop best practices to combat AMR in Solomon Islands.