National action plans on antimicrobial resistance in Latin America: an analysis via a governance framework
In 2015, the World Health Assembly adopted a global action plan (GAP) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Member states were encouraged to develop their own national action plans (NAPs) in alignment with the GAP. To-date, in systematic assessments of NAPs, the Latin American specific context has not been previously analysed. Here we examined 11 Latin American NAPs published between 2015 and 2021 using content analysis. We focused on two approaches: (1) alignment between the strategic objectives and actions defined in the GAP, and those outlined in the NAPs via a content indicator; and (2) assessment of the NAPs via a governance framework covering ‘policy design’, ‘implementation tools’ and ‘monitoring and evaluation’ areas. We observed a high alignment with the strategic objectives of the GAP; however, the opposite was observed for the corresponding actions. Our results showed that the governance aspects contained within coordination and participation domains were addressed by every Latin American NAP, whereas monitoring and assessment areas, as well as incorporating the environment, would need more attention in subsequent NAPs. Given that AMR is a global health threat and collective efforts across regions are necessary to combat it, our findings can benefit member states by highlighting how to strengthen the AMR strategies in Latin America, while also supporting global policy formulation.
Funding
UK Department of Health and Social Care Global AMR Innovation Fund (GAMRIF)
AMR in Argentine Broiler Poultry Systems: Risks and Mitigation
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Find out more...CONICET-BBSRC-2018-1004RAM
History
School affiliated with
- Department of Life Sciences (Research Outputs)
- College of Health and Science (Research Outputs)
Publication Title
Health Policy and PlanningVolume
39Issue
2Pages/Article Number
188-197Publisher
Oxford University PressExternal DOI
ISSN
0268-1080eISSN
1460-2237Date Submitted
2023-05-23Date Accepted
2024-01-03Date of First Publication
2024-01-05Date of Final Publication
2024-03-01Relevant SDGs
- SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Open Access Status
- Open Access