This Strategy on Antibiotic Resistance (StAR) is a cross-sectoral policy document at the national level. The primary objective is to ensure that antibiotics remain effective for human and animal use in the long term. Eight strategic directions have been defined in the light of the need for action. They all have the same validity for the areas affected (humans, animals, agriculture and the environment) and are directed towards achieving the primary objective. The eight strategic directions are: 1. Monitoring: All settings affected must be systematically monitored so that enough information about the sale and use of antibiotics and the development and spread of resistance is obtained. 2. Prevention: Preventive measures such as improved hygiene, optimised management, farm hygiene and husbandry, and the development of effective alternatives to the use of antibiotics are essential; 3. Appropriate use of antibiotics: Antibiotics must be administered with caution in order to minimise the development of resistance in the light of the current state of understanding. Binding rules, and restrictions where appropriate, are also necessary and must be applied consistently throughout the country. 4. Resistance control: care must be taken to ensure that resistance can be rapidly identified and appropriate action can be taken. 5. Research and development: the development and spread of antibiotic resistance and the underlying causes and mechanisms must be addressed. 6. Cooperation: Interdisciplinary and inter-sector coordination in the effort to control antibiotic resistance is essential so that technical and strategic synergies can be used. 7. Information and education: Gaps in knowledge and information about the development of antibiotic resistance and possible preventive measures must be closed so that antibiotics are used responsibly and appropriately. 8. General conditions: The general conditions for the groups involved must be such as to ensure that effective antibiotics will continue to be available and that they will be used responsibly.
瑞士 · 2015-11-18