Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a threat to human health, modern medicine, as well as a risk to animal health and food production. The South African Antimicrobial Resistance National Strategy Framework, now in its second edition (2018-2024), was developed to guide the implementation of activities to limit further increases in resistant microbial infections and improve patient outcomes.
The strategy represents a One Health Approach and requires participation and collaboration amongst stakeholders in the human, animal and environmental health, positioned in both the private and public sectors, to ensure successful implementation. To support implementation of the activities listed in the implementation plan, resources and additional guidelines have been developed and can be accessed in the AMR resource pack below. All the resources have been uploaded to correspond with the respective Strategic Objectives and Enablers listed in the Strategy.
Antimicrobial resistance national action plan and implementation plan
Optimise surveillance and early detection of AMR and antimicrobial use
- Surveillance for Antimicrobial Resistance and Consumption of Antimicrobials in South Africa (2021)
- Guide to Access the National AMR Surveillance Dashboard
- Report: Surveillance for Antimicrobial Resistance and Consumption of Antibiotics in South Africa (2018)
Enhance infection prevention and control and biosecurity
- National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy & Strategy (2007)
- National Infection Prevention and Control Strategic Framework (March 2020)
- Practical Manual for the Implementation of the National IPC Strategic Framework (March 2020)
Promote appropriate use of antimicrobials in human and animal health
- Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach & Governance (2017)
- Guidelines for the Prevention and Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance in South African Hospitals (2019)
- Implementation Plan for the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework in South Africa (2014 - 2019)
Communication and awareness
- Antibiotic Guardian Campaign - South Africa Specific Antibiotic Guardian Website
- Instructions to Become an Antibiotic Guardian
- Become an Antibiotic Guardian Poster 1
- Become an Antibiotic Guardian Poster 2
- Become an Antibiotic Guardian Poster 3
- Become an Antibiotic Guardian Flyer
Other
Contact Essential Drugs Programme
Email address: SAEDP [at] health.gov.za