Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance Through Diagnostics

This technical report outlines the critical role of diagnostics in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which poses a significant threat to global health security. It highlights the alarming statistics regarding AMR, including its direct contribution to 1.14 million deaths in 2021 and the potential for 39 million deaths by 2050 if current trends persist. The report details how FIND aims to mitigate the public health threat of AMR in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by ensuring the availability and effective use of diagnostics. Key objectives include promoting appropriate antimicrobial use and improving patient outcomes. The report emphasizes the necessity of timely and accurate diagnostics for individual patient care, the preservation of existing antibiotics, and public health protection. It also presents FIND's strategic objectives and key focus areas, such as addressing serious bacterial infections and sexually transmitted infections. Additionally, it discusses case studies on the development of diagnostic tools and surveillance systems to enhance AMR management.