Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a silent killer. It occurs when already potentially deadly bacteria develop the capability to survive antibiotics, and consequently, what might have previously been treatable now becomes untreatable.
AMR is a key threat to global health, and to the wellbeing of Australia’s population. The WHO has called for coordinated global action to combat AMR, which is predicted to cause 300 million unnecessary deaths by 2050.
In extension, Dr Robert George's project investigated the nature and implementation of AMR surveillance systems by visiting leads in North America and Europe who oversee cornerstone government and WHO initiatives.
Common philosophical elements that underscore the application of surveillance systems were reviewed, and merit based characteristics identified.
The resultant report establishes a philosophical framework for conceptualising AMR surveillance.
Dr Robert George is a medical practitioner with NSW Health Pathology.
Project
To investigate keystone antimicrobial resistance surveillance initiatives of benefit to Australia
Robert George
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