A Qualitative Study on the Policy Process and Development of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance in Singapore.

ABSTRACT: The global public health threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been accelerated by many interrelated factors spanning across One Health-human health, animal health, and the environment. Singapore launched its own National Strategic Action Plan (NSAP) on AMR in November 2017 with the aim of tackling the growing threat of AMR in Singapore through coordinated approaches. However, little is known about the policy process and development of the NSAP in Singapore. In this study, we analysed these aspects using an AMR governance framework. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 participants across the One Health spectrum. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. Areas that were well executed included (1) good coordination across various agencies, (2) a dedica

SUBMITTER: Chua AQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10451339 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature