Trained 2,000+ health professionals, implemented stewardship programs in 20+ hospitals, and
led nationwide AMR surveillance across human, animal, environment, and food sectors using a
One Health approach.
Description: GTA Foundation, in collaboration with phect NEPAL and the Henry Ford Health
System Global Health Initiative, has been at the forefront of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS)
efforts in Nepal, implementing stewardship programs in more than 20 hospitals across
Kathmandu and Pokhara. Through this initiative, over 2,000 healthcare professionals including
doctors, nurses, and pharmacists have been trained in responsible antibiotic use, infection
prevention, and evidence-based treatment guidelines. These efforts combine onsite workshops,
web-based learning via the www.glamr-gta.org platform, and research-driven education
programs.
Expanding its reach beyond hospitals, GTA Foundation champions a One Health approach
acknowledging that antimicrobial resistance is a cross-sectoral challenge requiring coordinated
action across human, animal, environmental, and food systems. Stewardship efforts have been
extended to veterinary service providers and farming communities, recognizing their vital role in
antibiotic use and resistance. Complementing these efforts, GTA Foundation is actively involved
in nationwide AMR surveillance spanning human health, animal health, environmental
monitoring, and food safety sectors. This comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach, combining
advocacy, education, research, and surveillance, underscores GTA’s long-standing commitment
to strengthening AMR control, promoting One Health solutions, and safeguarding public health
in Nepal.