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ReviewSaudi medical journal2025

Combating antimicrobial resistance in Asia: A comprehensive review of strategic action plans, policies, and the role of the WHO.

Saud Almawash

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Review in Saudi medical journal, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author.

Saud AlmawashFrom the Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8999-3464

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Over the past 70 years, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a critical public health concern in Asia. Regional challenges such as dense population, scarce resources, and diverse healthcare systems further complicate the containment efforts. To address this, Asian countries have adopted several strategies and policies. A comprehensive review of published literature was conducted to identify key policies and interventions. Findings revealed diverse approaches to AMR containment, including surveillance and monitoring systems, antibiotic stewardship programs, infection control measures, vaccination strategies, and public health awareness campaigns. However, implementation of these strategies is hindered by resource, political, and regulatory barriers. The regional offices of the WHO in Asia also support strategies to combat AMR across the region. This review serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and researchers, offering insights into the complex landscape of AMR in Asia and informing strategies to mitigate its impact.

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Drug Resistance, BacterialDrug Resistance, MicrobialHealth PolicyWorld Health OrganizationAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntimicrobial StewardshipAsiaHumansAnti-Bacterial Agentsaction plansAntimicrobial resistancecombating AMRpolicies implementationsstrategic action plans and policies

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PMID41402092
PMCPMC12720201

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