A compelling insight into the current AMR situation in Romania
On the basis of a series of expert interviews, this study was commissioned by EPHA to illustrate the urgent need for coordinated, well-resourced and effective EU policy action and programmes to tackle AMR. Whilst Romania is “in the red zone” in terms excessive antibiotic use and prevalence of several strains of drug-resistant bacteria, it is by no means an exception regarding inadequate funding for public health, health worker shortages, or lacking equipment and technology to safeguard patient safety.
Many EU member states are facing similar challenges and risk tearing holes in Europe’s safety net.