6 steps for sustainable implementation of national action plans on antimicrobial resistance

AMR is a growing global threat to public health and countries have developed NAPs to counter this threat. This course covers the 6 steps for sustainable implementation of NAPs on AMR from the “WHO implementation handbook for national action plans on antimicrobial resistance: guidance for the human health sector”. The 6 steps include:

Strengthen governance

Prioritize activities

Cost the operational plan

Mobilize resources

Implement prioritized activities

Monitor and evaluate.

What you’ll learn

List the 6 steps for sustainable implementation of NAPs on AMR

Recognize the need for stepwise implementation based on the local context, available data and a participatory approach to identification and implementation of priority activities

Describe the importance of costing and budgeting prioritized activities of an operational plan

Identify existing funding, funding gaps and map potential funders for resource mobilization efforts

Be aware of a range of WHO tools to support implementation of prioritized activities

Explain the importance of monitoring and evaluating progress in NAP implementation.

Course contents

Pre-training survey

Course introduction:
Welcome to this course on the 6 steps for sustainable implementation of national action plans on antimicrobial resistance. This course is introduced by Dr Hanan Balkhy, Assistant Director-General, AMR Division, WHO.

Module 1: Introduction:
In this module, we will explore the background and purpose of the “WHO implementation handbook for national action plans on antimicrobial resistance: guidance for the human health sector”.

Module 2: Strengthen coordination, collaboration and governance for NAP on AMR implementation:
In this module, we will explore steps to strengthen multisectoral coordination, collaboration and governance for NAP on AMR implementation.

Module 3: Prioritize activities for implementation:
In this module, we will explore priority setting and learn how to prioritize activities for implementation as part of developing a timebound operational plan for the NAP on AMR.

Module 4: Develop a costed operational plan:
In this module, we will look at how to create and cost an operational plan for implementing prioritized NAP activities.

Module 5: Identify funding gaps and mobilize resources for implementation:
In this module, we will look at how to identify funding gaps and mobilize resources for NAP implementation.

Module 6: Implement NAP on AMR activities:
In this module, we will look at how to sustainably implement NAP on AMR activities.

Module 7: Monitor and evaluate the NAP on AMR implementation:
In this module, we will look at the process for monitoring and evaluating the NAP on AMR implementation.

Module 8: Summary checklist for 6 steps for sustainable implementation of NAPs on AMR:
In this module, we will walk through the summary checklist for 6 steps for sustainable implementation of NAPs on AMR.

Post-training survey

Course assessment:
There are 20 questions in this quiz-based assessment. The questions are a recap of the content covered in Modules 1 to 8. You must score 80% to pass.

Course close:
Closing comments are provided by Mr Anand Balachandran, Unit Head, AMR National Action Plans and Monitoring, AMR Division, WHO Headquarters.