Implementation of GLASS-AMR: An assessment in WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System-antimicrobial resistance (GLASS AMR) aimed to create national surveillance systems to estimate the extent and burden of AMR globally.

Methods

We adapted the United States Centers for Disease Control framework to evaluate GLASS-AMR implementation in WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region by (1) describing the system and (2) reviewing its key attributes using mixed methods. We reviewed GLASS documents, reports, manuals, Regional External Quality Assessment Scheme (REQAS) survey and progress reports submitted by WHO technical consultants over the years, analyzed the surveillance data generated in the Region and finally triangulated the key findings with selected national focal points from ministries of health.

SUBMITTER: Sarhan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12713532 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature