Its scientific objective is to acquire and implement best practices for reducing AMR dissemination through water and sewage systems. The project integrates Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures with innovative Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to tackle AMR at both hospital and environmental levels.
The key activities include the conceptualization of targeted management plans for hospital wards, particularly addressing contaminated drains and sinks, the implementation of novel NBS in wastewater treatment plants, and the mitigation of AMR loads in aquatic environments.
This RIC is led by University of Vic (UVic) with the assistance of University Klinic Bonn (UKB), and in collaboration with National Medicines Institute (NMI) and Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics (IMBG).
The main output will be a practical handbook outlining dissemination reduction measures for AMR mitigation, aimed at key stakeholders such as environmental engineers, water management companies, and the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
