Impact of Convergence of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and COVID-19 on Population Health, Actions to Improve Health Outcomes

Authors

  • Amrit Pokhrel Department of Health Services, Teku, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Usha Ghimire Department of Community Programs and Public Health, Dhulikhel Hospital Kathmandu University Hospital.

Keywords:

Antimicrobial resistance, COVID-19, Health, Impact

Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a continuously growing and substantial threat of the twenty-first century to global health and development and its convergence with the current COVID-19 pandemic poses even a worse impact to population health. This viewpoint focuses on combined impact and determinants of AMR and Covid-19 on population health. Furthermore, it outlines potential procedures and interventions to moderate the burden of worldwide AMR in current and future pandemics.

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Published

2024-01-16

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Vol. 3 No. 6 (2): Vol. 3 No. 6 (2023): One Health Journal of Nepal - Volume 3 - Number 6

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