Sukhyun Ryu1. 1. Department of Epidemiology and Medical Informatics, Graduate School of Public Health, Korea University, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: gentryu@onehealth.or.kr.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The Korean national action plan on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) was established on 11 August 2016 by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare. METHODS AND RESULTS: This article briefly describes the current status of AMR in Korea and introduces six objectives of the action plan, including the prudent use of antimicrobial medicines, prevention of the spread of AMR, strengthening surveillance programmes, awareness improvement, strengthening research and development, and enhancement of international collaboration. CONCLUSIONS: Integrated multisectoral principles are applied to fight AMR more effectively. This 5-year national AMR action plan will be the cornerstone of public health in Korea.
BACKGROUND: The Korean national action plan on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) was established on 11 August 2016 by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare. METHODS AND RESULTS: This article briefly describes the current status of AMR in Korea and introduces six objectives of the action plan, including the prudent use of antimicrobial medicines, prevention of the spread of AMR, strengthening surveillance programmes, awareness improvement, strengthening research and development, and enhancement of international collaboration. CONCLUSIONS: Integrated multisectoral principles are applied to fight AMR more effectively. This 5-year national AMR action plan will be the cornerstone of public health in Korea.
Authors: Bongyoung Kim; Song Vogue Ahn; Dong-Sook Kim; Jungmi Chae; Su Jin Jeong; Young Uh; Hong Bin Kim; Hyung-Sook Kim; Sun Hee Park; Yoon Soo Park; Jun Yong Choi Journal: J Korean Med Sci Date: 2022-06-20 Impact factor: 5.354