
6 steps for sustainable implementation of national action plans on antimicrobial resistance
The aim of this course is to provide information on the “WHO implementation handbook for national action plans on antimicrobial resistance: guidance for the human health sector” and the 6 steps for sustainable implementation of NAPs on AMR. This course is intended for national/subnational policy-makers, technical leads and implementing partners working on the implementation of NAPs on AMR within the human health sector.
- List the 6 steps for sustainable implementation of NAPs on AMR;
- Recognize the need for stepwise implementation based on the local context, available data and a participatory approach to identification and implementation of priority activities;
- Describe the importance of costing and budgeting prioritized activities of an operational plan;
- Identify existing funding, funding gaps and map potential funders for resource mobilization efforts;
- Be aware of a range of WHO tools to support implementation of prioritized activities; and
- Explain the importance of monitoring and evaluating progress in NAP implementation.
AMR is a growing global threat to public health and countries have developed NAPs to counter this threat. This course covers the 6 steps for sustainable implementation of NAPs on AMR from the “WHO implementation handbook for national action plans on antimicrobial resistance: guidance for the human health sector”. The 6 steps include:
- strengthen governance;
- prioritize activities;
- cost the operational plan;
- mobilize resources;
- implement prioritized activities;
- monitor and evaluate.
Approximate course duration: 8 hours
Languages
This course is available in the following languages: Français, Español
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This course is intended for national/subnational policy-makers, technical leads and implementing partners working on the implementation of NAPs on AMR within the human health sector.
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.
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