Global Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Development Hub

 

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India, among countries with the highest bacterial disease burden, has become a part of the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Development Hub on September 12, 2019.

The Kolkata centre would be the hub for research on antibiotic resistance not only for the country but for the entire South Asia.

 

Aim

The hub is aimed at helping countries decide the allocation of resources for research and development (R&D) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by identifying gaps and overlaps. It was launched during the 71st session of the World Health Assembly in 2018.

The hub will also promote coordination among governments in the fight against AMR.

 

Global Partnership

• The global partnership now includes 16 countries, the European Commission, two philanthropic foundations and four international organisations (as observers).
• With India as a member, the Hub now represents more than half the world’s population.

 

Highlights

• Globally, more than 700,000 people die from AMR infections.
• AMR is a cause of worry in developing nations, including India, where the burden of infectious disease is high and healthcare spending is low.
• India is also the largest consumer of antibiotics in the world. The consumption of antibiotics in India is increased by 103 percent from 2000 to 2015.

Important Information

• The hub is headquartered in Germany.
• The hub has a provisional work plan (2018-2021), under which it proposes to develop a dynamic dashboard, establish operational activities and operational procedures and engage experts in ad-hoc Expert Advisory Groups to understand the range of R&D incentives and gaps in the incentive toolbox.

 

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