India, Nov. 24 -- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, affecting millions globally. In the Philippines, where the nation is spread across many islands and healthcare access varies widely, AMR is not just a hospital concern; it impacts communities from major urban centres to the most isolated regions. Against this backdrop, the country's AMR surveillance efforts are housed within the Department of Health - Research Institute of Tropical Medicine (RITM) at the Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Reference Laboratory (ARSRL). The laboratory implements the Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program (ARSP), which serves as a key component of the national AMR response by tracking ...