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Minister Heydon announces Major Research Call in the area of Antibiotic Resistance

See: https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/904ff-minister-heydon-announces-major-research-call-in-the-area-of-antibiotic-resistance/   

From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Published on 14 January 2021

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“this call will lead to innovative interventions to control the development and transmission of antibiotic resistance in and/or between One Health settings.” He continued that “in order to successfully address AMR the primary goal of the agri-food sector must be to reduce antibiotic usage through maintaining the highest possible standards in animal health.”

What is AMR?

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is resistance of a microorganism to a drug that was originally effective for treatment of infections caused by that microorganism. Resistant microorganisms (including bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites) are able to withstand attack by antimicrobial drugs, such as antibacterial drugs (e.g., antibiotics), anti-fungals, anti-virals, and anti-malarials, so that standard treatments become ineffective and infections persist, increasing the risk of spread to others.

What does ‘One Health’ mean?

The 'One Health' concept is a worldwide strategy for expanding interdisciplinary collaborations and communications in all aspects of health care for humans, animals and the environment. Recognising that human health, animal health and ecosystem health are inextricably linked, ‘One Health’ seeks to promote, improve and defend the health and well-being of all species by enhancing cooperation and collaboration between physicians, veterinarians, other scientific health and environmental professionals and by promoting strengths in leadership and management to achieve these goals.