Philippines launches National Action Plan to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance 2024-2028
The Inter-Agency Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance (ICAMR) has launched the Philippine National Action Plan (PNAP) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2024-2028 during the Philippine Antimicrobial Awareness Week Summit. Developed with the technical assistance of the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Center for Research & Innovation (ACRI) and supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Health Organization (WHO), and World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), this initiative is funded by the European Union.
AMR poses a significant global threat, with the World Health Organization (WHO) naming it one of the top ten health threats worldwide. The rise of drug-resistant strains, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like the Philippines, exacerbates healthcare costs, mortality rates, and economic instability. The PNAP aims to bridge these gaps through robust strategies that foster collaboration across sectors.
Participants at the first stakeholder workshop for the Philippine National Action Plan (PNAP) on AMR 2024-2028, held on October 4, 2024, in Quezon City, Manila.
Experts and stakeholders gather during the consultative workshop on the draft PNAP on AMR 2024-2028 and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Framework, held on October 22, 2024, in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila.
The PNAP 2024-2028 serves as a strategic roadmap to contain, control, and prevent AMR in the Philippines. It outlines key strategies, measurable goals, and detailed timelines for implementation. By leveraging the One Health framework, it promotes synergy among the human health, animal health, agriculture, food, trade, and environmental sectors. ACRI played a pivotal role in developing the plan by reviewing the outcomes of the previous PNAP (2019-2023), facilitating multi-sectoral consultations, aligning objectives with global AMR strategies, and establishing a monitoring framework with measurable indicators.
This initiative is part of ACRI’s Environmental Health and Global Health Security Flagship Program, which focuses on advancing public health and global health security through innovative, multidisciplinary approaches. ACRI remains committed to driving national progress on AMR and other public health priorities, contributing to a safer and healthier future for the Philippines.
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ACRI, RTI looks into the Health Security Policy Landscape in the Philippines
The Philippines faces significant health security challenges due to its vulnerability to natural disasters, frequent disease outbreaks, and the unique demands of its devolved health system. To address these pressing issues, the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Center for Research and Innovation teamed up with RTI International to assess the country’s health security policies. The project set out to map existing policies, identify overlaps and gaps, and propose practical recommendations to strengthen the nation’s ability to respond to health threats. It also sought to align national policies with global standards such as the International Health Regulations (IHR).
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EcoWaste, ACRI Advocates for Safer Holiday Celebrations with "Iwas Paputoxic" Campaign
The EcoWaste Coalition, in partnership with the Ateneo Center for Research and Innovation's (ACRI) Environmental Health Flagship Program, launched "Iwas Paputoxic," a two-part community initiative aimed at promoting safer holiday celebrations as Christmas and New Year approached.