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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Heat Health Forum 2025: Strengthening Our Response to a Warming Philippines
Join the Heat Health Forum on May 15, 2025 at ASMPH Chang Te Hall, Ateneo de Manila University — a timely event bringing together health and climate experts, government agencies, and future professionals to address the rising health risks of extreme heat in the Philippines. Through expert discussions and collaborative breakout sessions, the forum aims to shape a unified national response and develop actionable strategies for protecting vulnerable populations. 📅 Date: May 15, 2025 📍 Venue: Chung Te Hall, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City 💻 Access: Zoom 🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/3RoQvNMPv5CcpKpG9 Be part of the conversation — and the solution.
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Making Clean Air a Right: The Launch of Breathe Metro Manila
This groundbreaking initiative, launched through a collaborative effort between Ateneo de Manila University's Business Insights Laboratory for Development (BUILD), the Ateneo Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI), the Manila Observatory, and technology partner Clarity, represents a new frontier in public health advocacy: making air quality visible, understandable, and actionable for every Filipino. The project made its public debut on August 6, 2025 at a media briefing and roundtable titled "The Urgent Case for Clean Air: Why Real-Time Data Could Save Lives." The event brought together leading scientists, health professionals, and innovators to address a sobering reality—air pollution has quietly become one of the Philippines' most pressing public health emergencies.