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An introduction to the people-centred approach to addressing antimicrobial resistance in human health
The Defeat NCD Partnership
Arrière plan
The aim of this course is to introduce the concept and content of the WHO people-centred approach to addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the human health sector.
Objectifs de l'événement
- Explain what a people-centred approach to AMR means;
- Describe the need for a programmatic people-centred core package of AMR interventions;
- Outline the stages of “the AMR people journey”;
- Describe the foundational steps and pillars of the core package;
- Describe the different implementation levels of the health care system;
- Recognize how the people-centred approach links to the Global Action Plan on AMR;
- Summarize the core interventions related to foundational steps 1 and 2;
- Summarize the core interventions and priority actions related to the 4 pillars of the people-centred approach to addressing AMR;
- Describe the interdependence of the core interventions; and
- Explain the benefits of involving the community and civil society when implementing the core interventions.
Contenu et structure
To support countries with developing and implementing national action plans on AMR in a programmatic approach that considers the challenges and health system barriers people face when accessing health services, WHO has provided a core package of 13 interventions under a guidance document entitled "The People-centred approach to addressing antimicrobial resistance in human health: WHO core package of interventions to support national action plans". This course introduces the key concepts of the guidance document and outlines the 13 people-centred interventions that can inform the development and implementation of national action plans.
Méthodologie
Approximate course duration: 5 hours
Content Warning
This course may contain images, videos, and multimedia materials related to healthcare that may include graphic depictions of medical conditions, surgical procedures, and other clinical content. These materials are intended for educational purposes to enhance understanding of real-world medical scenarios and are essential for the comprehensive learning experience.
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Audience visée
This course is intended for national and subnational policy-makers responsible for prioritizing and leading AMR interventions in the human health sector, through multisectoral national action plans (NAPs) on AMR. This course will also be useful for health care workers, communities, civil society groups, professional organizations and the private sector involved in development, implementation and monitoring of NAPs on AMR in human health care.
Informations supplémentaires
Assessment & Awards
You will receive a Confirmation of Participation upon completing all the modules in this course. Please note that this award does not serve as a professional qualification.
Other information
Guidance note
The content of this course has been validated, verified, and is owned by WHO Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) National Action Plans and Monitoring team. This course is not a WHO Academy co-produced course. In case of any concerns or feedback on the course content, please share your feedback in the survey form at the end of this course.
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Produced by: WHO Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) National Action Plans and Monitoring team.
Photo credits: World Bank / Chhor Sokunthea