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MEPs call for prudent use of antibiotics and more research

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the top three health threats in the EU.

2 June 2023
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In a resolution passed with 525 votes in favour, two against and 33 abstentions, MEPs say the successful tackling of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires the prudent use of antibiotics for humans and animals, good infection prevention and control measures, and more research and development into novel antimicrobials and alternatives to antimicrobials.

MEPs also said that if the measures recommended to member states prove insufficient, further legislative action at the EU level would be needed.

The text calls on EU countries to put in place, implement and regularly update (at least every two years) ‘National Action Plans’ against AMR, as a priority for their national health systems.

To support the prudent use of antimicrobials for human health, MEPs want to improve data collection, including real-time data, both on AMR and antimicrobial consumption. They also ask the Commission to establish an EU-level database.

Member states are expected to adopt the Commission proposal for a Council recommendation on combatting AMR in mid-June.

June 1, 2023/ EP/ European Union.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu

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