FAO Council side event: Accelerating One Health Action on AMR in Agrifood Systems
06/12/2024
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi FAO Headquarters, United Arab Emirates - In Person and streamed online during the 175th Session of the FAO Council. Antimicrobials are used in agrifood systems to enhance animal health, productivity, and crop protection. However, their overuse and misuse can foster resistance and gene transmission between species, posing threats to human and animal health, food security, and environmental integrity. Addressing AMR necessitates collaborative efforts across sectors, including agriculture, public health, and the environment using the One Health approach.
