National action plans on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) often overlook the critical intersection of gender, despite evidence that exposure and susceptibility to infection, health-seeking behaviours, as well as antimicrobial prescribing and use patterns are all influenced by gender.

This publication provides a summary of the evidence on AMR and gender and proposes 20 recommendations for policy-makers to consider when developing, revising, implementing or monitoring their national action plans on AMR. Each recommendation should be tailored to individual country contexts and needs. Complementing the WHO’s people-centred core package of AMR interventions, the recommendations aim to support countries in addressing AMR through a more comprehensive, people-centred and gender-responsive approach.

Report by the World Health Organization