Statement by Rt. Hon’ble K P Sharma Oli,
Prime Minister of Nepal
at the High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance
United Nations Headquarters, New York,
Thursday, 26 September 2024
Mr. President,
Antimicrobial Resistance has emerged as a critical global public health issue.
In our pursuit of health and prosperity, my country, Nepal, has placed AMR as a top public health priority, recognizing the importance of a ‘One Health’ approach.
As part of our commitment to fighting AMR, Nepal’s National Health Policy of 2019 has also prioritized AMR as a major public health issue, underlining the need to regulate and control antibiotic use effectively.
We have formulated a National Action Plan on AMR and introduced National Antibiotics Treatment Guidelines to provide clear direction.
However, national efforts alone are insufficient to combat threats posed by AMR. Nepal, therefore, calls for a robust collaborative global response and underlines the following points:
First, we must adequately invest in health infrastructures, research, and development.
Second, we must advance sustainable agricultural practices, such as organic farming, which promote healthy lifestyles and secure food safety, while simultaneously protecting our environment.
Third, there is an urgent need for robust regulatory frameworks and surveillance systems to monitor the use of antimicrobials across sectors.
Fourth, stronger international collaboration is essential for the development of new antibiotics, alternative treatments, and innovative solutions.
Finally, we must promote natural health care approaches with balanced nutrition, and a cleaner environment. This approach helps prevent infections and reduce the need for antibiotics, supporting the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Mr. President,
Let us work together to safeguard the future of people and planet. , leaving no one
Thank you.