Kenya - 2017 - Health

National Policy on Prevention and Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance

Kenya, Ministry of Health

The introductory chapter of this document defines antimicrobial agents as medicines used in humans, animals and plants for both prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when disease causing microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are no longer responsive to previously effective antimicrobial agents. This document therefore addresses the background of antimicrobial resistance in Kenya, the situation analysis and proposes interventions.

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January 2022

The introductory chapter of this document defines antimicrobial agents as medicines used in humans, animals and plants for both prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when disease causing microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are no longer responsive to previously effective antimicrobial agents. This document therefore addresses the background of antimicrobial resistance in Kenya, the situation analysis and proposes interventions.

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