Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (NARMS)

The National Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (NARMS) monitors how bacteria that cause illness in humans and animals respond to antibiotics. Its goal is to track trends in resistance, identify emerging threats, and inform policies to ensure medicines remain effective. By collecting and analyzing data from healthcare and food sources, NARMS helps public health officials understand where antibiotic resistance is increasing, guiding better use of antibiotics and strategies to combat resistant bacteria. This system plays a critical role in protecting public health and ensuring antibiotics continue to work when needed.