Analysis of the task force on actions to reduce the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Iceland. Pays/Territoire Islande Type du document Miscellaneous Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Bétail, Alimentation et nutrition, Général Mot clé Santé publique Monitorage Recherche Contrôle de qualité alimentaire/innocuité des produits alimentaires Viande Médicaments Production animale Aliments pour animaux Santé des animaux Aire géographique Arctique, Îles de l'Océan Atlantique, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Nord Résumé The present document contains an analysis of the task force on actions to reduce the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Iceland. The document identifies the following on-going measures aimed at reducing the spread of antibiotic resistance: 1. Surveillance of antibiotic use and antibiotic-resistant bacteria in humans; 2. Surveillance of antibiotic use and antibiotic-resistant bacteria in animals; 3. Surveillance of pathogenic bacteria and antibiotic resistance in food; and 4. Surveillance of the spread of drug resistance in parasites. It further recommends the following measures: (1) setting a public policy on issues related to resistance to antibiotics and antiparasitic drugs; (2) to annually publish a report on the use of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance; (3) adopting a policy on the prudent use of antibiotics in humans; (4) adopting a policy on the prudent use of antibiotics in animals; (5) strengthening surveillance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in animals and in food production; (6) enhancing surveillance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in food; (7) conducting a comprehensive review of the use of antiparasitic drugs in this country; (8) conducting research on the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the environment; (9) increasing screenings for antibiotic-resistant bacteria in healthcare facilities among defined risk groups; and (10) making efforts to reduce the risk of the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria with travelers. Texte intégral Islandais Site web cdn.who.int