Strengthening Multisectoral Coordination to Combat AMR

From November 27 to 29, a pivotal Quadripartite Workshop on Multisectoral Coordination for Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) was held in Nevşehir, Türkiye. This three-day event marked a significant step in advancing the AMR roadmap for Europe, bringing together stakeholders from public health, veterinary medicine, and the environmental sector.

The workshop centered on fostering collaboration across sectors to address AMR challenges effectively. Guided by the United Nations General Assembly’s Declaration on Antimicrobial Resistance principles, participants worked to strengthen national commitments at high decision-making levels. A key outcome was developing recommendations to align Türkiye’s national AMR action plan with the “Antimicrobial Resistance Roadmap for the WHO European Region 2023-2030.”

Beyond action plan alignment, the workshop achieved several critical objectives:

1. Clarifying Roles: Participants defined the roles and contributions of diverse stakeholders involved in implementing the national action plan.
2. Building Connections: The workshop facilitated formal communication channels between international organizations and Türkiye’s inter-ministerial coordination mechanisms.
3. Identifying Resources: Available resources and capacities within Türkiye’s multisectoral coordination framework were mapped to ensure robust support for the action plan’s activities.

This workshop represents a landmark in Türkiye’s fight against antimicrobial resistance, reinforcing multisectoral collaboration and laying the groundwork for sustained and coordinated efforts to protect public health and animal welfare.