A Call for Action: The Application of the International Health Regulations to the Global Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance
2011
Response to a Proposal on Antimicrobial Resistance
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Author Information
Author(s): Adam Kamradt-Scott
Primary Institution: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Hypothesis
Should the International Health Regulations be applied to antimicrobial resistance?
Conclusion
The author critiques the proposal to apply the International Health Regulations to antimicrobial resistance, arguing it is impractical and inappropriate.
Supporting Evidence
- The IHR were not designed to address all disease threats.
- The amount of information from mandatory reporting could overwhelm the WHO.
- The IHR do not provide a dedicated surveillance infrastructure.
Takeaway
The article says we shouldn't use existing health rules for antibiotic resistance because it would be too much work and not really fit the purpose of those rules.
Limitations
The proposal may overwhelm reporting systems and does not address the existing surveillance issues.
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