Combating antimicrobial resistance demands nationwide action and global governance

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat to global health and health systems everywhere. Curbing this threat demands both nation-wide action and strong international governance. The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine and New Zealand Medical Association call for comprehensive, well-funded measures across New Zealand's veterinary medicine, agriculture, human community and healthcare settings. International action is needed in parallel-with effective governance structures, rules and targets.