<b>Equitable Access to Antibiotics:</b> A Core Element and Shared Global Responsibility for Pandemic Preparedness and Response

Abstract

Securing equitable antibiotic access as an essential component for health system resilience and pandemic preparedness requires a systems perspective. This article discusses key components that need to be coordinated and paired with adequate financing and resources to ensure antibiotic effectiveness as a global public good, which should be central while discussing a new global agreement.