Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance

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In April 2017, a working group published a report on actions against the spread of antibiotic resistance (Icelandic). The working group made ten recommendations that it considered necessary in the fight against antibiotic resistance. In February 2019, the Ministers stated that these proposals constitute the official policy of the authorities in this field. In May 2019, the Government of Iceland stated that Iceland intended to be at the forefront of the fight against the spread of antibiotic resistance, and this campaign would build on the recommendations of the 2017 working group.

In addition, a One Health partnership was initiated in 2016 to reduce the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and collaborate within the European Union and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Monitoring antibiotic use in humans and animals and improving the use of the drugs plays a crucial role in combating the spread of antibiotic resistance. Furthermore, it is essential to monitor the presence of resistant bacteria in humans, animals, food, and the environment, and available measures have been initiated to prevent further spread.