That human health, animal health and the environment are interlinked and that the increased development and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a global threat to human and animal health.
The importance of the One Health approach to the growing problem of AMR through cooperation between sectors spanning human and animal health, food, agriculture, research and development, aquaculture and the environment, in order to ensure consistent and effective prevention and treatment of infection whilst minimizing and containing the low level of resistance in all relevant sectors.
The importance of biosecurity in the agriculture and aquaculture sectors and infection prevention and control measures in humans, animals and plants.
That the consequences of infections caused by resistant microorganisms can be severe for both animal and human health and include prolonged illness and hospital stays, increased mortality rates and risk of infection during surgery or medical treatment. AMR can also cause production losses within food production, leading to increased use of natural resources and higher costs, thereby decreasing food production resilience in the Nordic countries.
The need to maintain low levels of AMR in the Nordic countries by promoting prudent and responsible use of antimicrobials, ensuring access to essential antimicrobials and health care services in general, and increasing awareness among the public and relevant professions.
The need to influence and support other countries to promote prudent and responsible use of antimicrobials, improve prevention and control of infections, and prevent the further spread of resistant bacteria in humans, animals and the environment globally. Acknowledging that for successful implementation, countries need support in their attempts to develop sustainable and context-specific interventions.