JAKARTA, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia aims to expand the implementation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) control programs to cover 80 percent of hospitals by 2029, amid growing concerns over a health threat that requires cross-sectoral action, Deputy Health Minister Dante Saksono Harbuwono said on Wednesday.
Dante said AMR was spreading gradually across various settings, ranging from healthcare facilities to livestock farming, agriculture, water sources and communities.
To strengthen efforts to contain AMR, the Indonesian government has incorporated the issue into its 2025-2029 national development agenda and formulated a dedicated strategy for the health sector.
The government has also set a target for 60 percent of public hospitals to comply with standards for empirical systemic antibiotic prescribing as part of efforts to prevent the inappropriate use of antimicrobial medicines. ■
