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Antimicrobial resistance within agrifood systems

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Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Category High-profile

Synopsis (short abstract) Antimicrobial resistance remains one of the greatest global threats to human and animal health and the environment. The upcoming high-level meeting on AMR at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, 26 September 2024 is an opportunity to develop a political declaration that accelerates efforts on addressing AMR across all sectors, and at all levels. To aid prioritization and streamline our action to areas where the biggest impact can be achieved, FAO recommends the following key points for consideration by Member States for inclusion in the political declaration.

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