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"content": "among the countries experiencing a surge in the use of watch and reserve category antibiotics, high risk drugs that should be used sparingly. The sharp rise in usage has been attributed to weak regulation, misdiagnosis and inadequate diagnostic capacity posing a significant threat to the health system and national development. In the statement, the committee should address the following- (1) A status update on the national AMR surveillance systems in Kenya, including the level of functionality and coverage across the counties. (2) Measures implemented by the Ministry of Health to regulate the prescription and use of watch and reserve category antibiotics, particularly within pediatric and primary care settings. (3) Whether Kenya has developed or implemented a national action plan on AMR in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, including in current status. (4) Initiatives in place to strengthen the diagnostic infrastructure, enhance the capacity of healthcare professionals and raise public awareness on responsible antibiotics use. (5) Targeted interventions and investments made to support anti-microbial stewardship programmes, especially in county health systems and the impact of reducing misuse and resistance. I thank you."
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