Addressing gender inequalities in national action plans on antimicrobial resistance

National action plans on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) often overlook the critical intersection of gender, despite evidence that exposure and susceptibility to infection, health-seeking behaviours, as well as antimicrobial prescribing and use patterns are all influenced by gender.

This publication provides a summary of the evidence on AMR and gender and proposes 20 recommendations for policy-makers to consider when developing, revising, implementing or monitoring their national action plans on AMR. Each recommendation should be tailored to individual country contexts and needs. Complementing the WHO’s people-centred core package of AMR interventions, the recommendations aim to support countries in addressing AMR through a more comprehensive, people-centred and gender-responsive approach.