Perspective highlights the need for enhanced diagnostic capacity in low- and middle-income settings to combat AMR.
Key Points
This Perspective aims to address the critical need for improved diagnostic capabilities to manage antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in low- and middle-income countries.
Identified structural gaps in global AMR responses focusing on diagnostic sovereignty.
Recommended strengthening routine bacteriology and improving access to genomic tools.
Proposed regional laboratory networks and governance frameworks for sustainable AMR surveillance.
Pointed out that effective AMR control is hindered by ineffective diagnostic capacities.
Highlighted the dependency on externally controlled diagnostic platforms as a barrier.
Stressed that without reliable microbiological evidence, AMR will remain invisible.