Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic actively participates in the European project EU-JAMRAI 2 (European Joint Action on Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections), which represents the continuation of successful cooperation in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and healthcare-associated infections (HAI).
The project is funded by the European Commission under EU4Health and combines more than 40 partners from across the European Economic Area.
Objectives of EU-JAMRAI 2:
- Improving coordination and cooperation between national authorities, health institutions and European institutions.
- Strengthening monitoring and data collection on antimicrobial resistance and consumption of antimicrobial medicinal products, thereby improving the quality, accuracy and comparability of data at European level.
- Developing common tools and methodologies to assess risks, monitor trends and promote effective interventions.
- Support for the implementation of European recommendations Antimicrobial stewardship and prevention of infections.
- Capacity building and expertise through training, workshops and exchanges of experience among experts.
- Raising awareness and awareness public, health professionals and politicians on the threats associated with AMR and the importance of prevention.
Importance of the project for Slovakia
Slovakia, as one of the active partners of the project, is gaining access through EU-JAMRAI 2 to the latest European standards and best practices in the fight against antimicrobial resistance and hospital diseases. and strengthening capacity at all levels of the health system.
The focus is on improving the monitoring of resistance and antibiotic consumption, promoting the correct prescription of medicines and implementing preventive measures in hospitals and community care. All of this will help to reduce the incidence of resistant infections, increase patient safety and protect public health.
Stakeholders in Slovakia:
Key partners involved in the project include:
- Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic
- National Health Information Centre (NCZI)
- Public Health Office of the Slovak Republic
- Faculty hospitals and other medical facilities
- Professional and scientific workplaces
Main activities of EU-JAMRAI 2
- Developing and updating national action plans AMR and prevention of infections.
- Improving data collection and analysis systems resistance and antibiotic consumption.
- Training and capacity building for healthcare professionals.
- Support for the introduction and development of antimicrobial stewardship programmes
in medical institutions. - Communication campaigns to raise awareness of the proper use of antibiotics.
- Cooperation at EU level developing common tools and recommendations.
Project duration:
EU-JAMRAI Project 2 from 01.01. 2024 to 31.12.2027.
Project website: www.eu-jamrai.eu
Contact within the Ministry of Health:
- Department of National and International Projects
- Mr Gabriela Tamašová
Email: gabriela.tamasova@health.gov.sk
- Public Health, Screening and Prevention
- PhDr. Tomáš Kúdela
Email:Tomas.kudela@health.gov.sk - Daniela Kallay, doc. PhDr., PhD., MPH
Email: danela.kallayova@health.gov.sk - Mgr. Olga Zajice
Email:olga.zajicova@health.gov.sk
