New Department webpage to tackle the issue of antimicrobial resistance
The rise of AMR is seen as a global public health threat with consequences for animal health, food security and the environment. A new section on the Department's website aims to inform farmers.
“My hope is that people will visit the webpage and come away with a better understanding of what antimicrobial resistance actually is as well as some advice on what simple steps they can take to help address this societal challenge and preserve these essential medicines in both human and animal health," said Minister Simon Coveney.
A recent European Commission report estimated that drug-resistant bacteria are now responsible for about 25,000 human deaths per annum in the EU alone, with associated healthcare costs and productivity losses of €1.5bn. The Commission also estimated that about four million patients are estimated to acquire a healthcare-associated infection in the EU every year.
Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has launched a new section on the Department’s website covering the issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Minister Coveney said he viewed it as key to the
The webpage also contains the latest publications and reports on AMR as well as conference presentations. In addition, visitors will be able to address any questions they might have on the subject of AMR directly to an expert from the Department via an Ask Our Experts facility.
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Title: New Department webpage to tackle the issue of antimicrobial resistance
The rise of AMR is seen as a global public health threat with consequences for animal health, food security and the environment. A new section on the Department's website aims to inform farmers.
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A recent European Commission report estimated that drug-resistant bacteria are now responsible for about 25,000 human deaths per annum in the EU alone, with associated healthcare costs and productivity losses of €1.5bn. The Commission also estimated that about four million patients are estimated to acquire a healthcare-associated infection in the EU every year.
Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has launched a new section on the Department’s website covering the issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Minister Coveney said he viewed it as key to the
The webpage also contains the latest publications and reports on AMR as well as conference presentations. In addition, visitors will be able to address any questions they might have on the subject of AMR directly to an expert from the Department via an Ask Our Experts facility.
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