Skip to main content


U.S. flag
      An official website of the United States government
              Here’s how you know
        Here’s how you knowDot gov**Official websites use .gov**
                 A **.gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
                  HTTPS**Secure .gov websites use HTTPS**
                 A **lock** (A locked padlock) or **https://** means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 
  Menu Close
          Enter the terms you wish to search for.
    Search
        








  
  
    

  
      

                                      About HHS
    
                        
                              
      
      
      Programs & Services
    
                        
                              
      
      
      Grants & Contracts
    
                        
                              
      
      
      Laws & Regulations Breadcrumb
    Home
                              About
                              Agencies
                              OGA
                              Global Health Security
                              Combating Antimicrobial Resistance ce
                              Transatlantic Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance
 Navigate to:
  Office of Global Affairs (OGA)
    
                                                  
                                                    
            
      
      
      
      About OGA
                                            
            
            Who We Are
                          
            
            Leadership
    
                                                  
                              
            
      
      
      
      Careers
    
                                                                
                                                    
            
      
      
      
      What We Do
                          
            
            Policy and Program Coordination Offices
    
                                                  
                              
            
      
      
      
      International Relations Division
    
                                                  
                              
            
      
      
      
      Exchange Visitor Program
    
                                                                
                                                    
            
      
      
      
      Why HHS Works Globally
                          
            
            HHS Global Strategy
    
                                                  
                                                                          
                          
      
      
      
      Global Health Security
                                            
            
            Preparedness for Health Emergencies
    
                                                  
                                            
            
      
      
      
      Response to Infectious Disease Outbreaks
    
                                                                
                                                                          
                          
      
      
      
      Antimicrobial Resistance
                          
            
            Transatlantic Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance
    
                                                  
                                            
            
      
      
      
      Sustainable Financing for Preparedness
    
                                                  
                                            
            
      
      
      
      Legal Preparedness
    
                                                  
                                            
            
      
      
      
      Global Biosafety & Biosecurity
    
                                                  
                              
            
      
      
      
      Global Health Security Agenda
    
                                                  
                                                    
            
      
      
      
      Global Health Diplomacy
                                            
            
            Health Attachés
    
                                    
                                            
            
      
      
      
      Contact OGAText resize icon

                    




Transatlantic Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance








  
  
    

  
      



The Transatlantic Taskforce on Antimicrobial Resistance (TATFAR) addresses some of the most urgent actions needed to slow antimicrobial resistance (AMR): 1) appropriate use of antimicrobial drugs in medical and veterinary communities, (2) prevention of healthcare and community-associated drug-resistant infections, and (3) strategies for improving the pipeline of new antimicrobial drugs. TATFAR was originally established in 2009 as a partnership between the U.S. and the European Union (EU), one result of the U.S.-EU Summit, and expanded in 2015 to include Canada and Norway.

TATFAR leverages the knowledge and experience of some of the foremost AMR experts on both sides of the Atlantic. It is uniquely positioned to provide policymakers with evidence-based recommendations for measures that could extend the lifespan of routine antibiotics, including coordinated stewardship programs, improved diagnostics, and global surveillance systems for animal and human health.

Since 2009, TATFAR has:

Finalized standardized evaluation measures for hospital stewardship programs.
	Created a universal roadmap for developing comparable stewardship programs and data.
	In partnership with several public health organizations, increased public awareness of proper antibiotic use through Antibiotic Awareness Day (November 18).
	Released its Progress Report, assessing implementation of all Taskforce recommendations since 2011, identifying road blocks, and highlighting new areas for collaboration.
	Successfully completed two implementation phases.In October 2015, TATFAR held its biennial meeting to map out what will be its third implementation phase, to span five years and focus on leveraging its new partnership with Canada and Norway to expand the breadth and depth of its work. In his role as co-chair, Former Assistant Secretary Jimmy Kolker (2011-2017) delivered a keynote address on TATFAR’s accomplishments to date, its strengths, and what is expected of the taskforce in the coming implementation phase.

**Links and Resources**

The Transatlantic Taskforce for Antimicrobial Resistance Secretariat
	Presentations from the 2015 Meeting of the Transatlantic Taskforce on Antimicrobial Resistance

                    
  


Content created by Office of Global Affairs (OGA) Content last reviewed January 20, 2017 Back to top
    Contact HHS
    
                        
                                            
      
      
      Careers
    
                        
                                            
      
      
      HHS FAQs
    
                        
                                            
      
      
      Nondiscrimination NoticeHHS Archive
    
                        
                                            
      
      
      Accessibility Statement
    
                        
                                            
      
      
      Privacy Policy
    
                        
                                            
      
      
      Viewers & PlayersBudget/Performance
    
                        
                                            
      
      
      Inspector General
    
                        
                                            
      
      
      Web Site Disclaimers
    
                        
                                            
      
      
      EEO/No Fear ActFOIA
    
                        
                                            
      
      
      The White House
    
                        
                                            
      
      
      USA.gov
    
                        
                                            
      
      
      Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
        Sign Up for Email Updates

Receive the latest updates from the Secretary, Blogs, and News Releases.

Sign Up
  HHS Headquarters
          200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
                  Washington, D.C. 20201
                  Toll Free Call Center: 1-877-696-6775​