Surveillance, Prevention and Control
The Surveillance, Prevention and Control (SPC) Department coordinates technical work on surveillance of AMR and antimicrobial consumption, building capacity to control AMR, and monitoring country progress on national action plan implementation.

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Global antibiotic resistance surveillance report 2025: summary

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing threat to global health, undermining the effectiveness of life-saving treatments and placing populations at...

Global antibiotic resistance surveillance report 2025

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing threat to global health, undermining the effectiveness of life-saving treatments and placing populations at...

Strengthening primary health care-oriented health systems to address antimicrobial resistance

A primary health care (PHC)-oriented health system aims to maximize the level and distribution of health and well-being through three components: (i) primary...

The selection and use of essential medicines, 2025: WHO AWaRe (Access, Watch, Reserve) classification of antibiotics for evaluation and monitoring of use

The AWaRe classification is intended as a tool for monitoring antibiotic use, defining targets and monitoring the impact of stewardship policies and interventions...

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This guidance note explains the importance of including activities for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and laboratory strengthening into proposals...