Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has gained much traction over the past few years and yesterday marks the release of the first report by the Global Antimicrobial Surveillance System (GLASS). The report revealed widespread AMR across 22 countries. It found that bacteria resistant to at least one common antibiotic was as high as 82% in some countries. “Some of the world’s most … Read More
Addressing misuse of antibiotics in animals to tackle resistance in humans
Ushering in World Antibiotics Awareness Week, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its guidelines on preventing the misuse of antibiotics in farm animals. The WHO report called on farmers to halt the use of antibiotics to promote growth and prevent disease in healthy animals in an attempt to preserve medicines for human use. As more research is undertaken on the … Read More
#GBCtalksAMR with His Excellency Juan José Gómez Camacho, Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations
Ambassador Juan José Gómez Camacho Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations With the release in May of the final report and recommendations of the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, GBCHealth has convened a group of global leaders to discuss the potential impact of AMR and their priorities for immediate action. The #GBCtalksAMR series, which will be published over the … Read More
#GBCtalksAMR with Rohit Malpani, Director of Policy and Analysis at Médecins Sans Frontières
Mr. Rohit Malpani Director of Policy and Analysis Médecins Sans Frontières With the release in May of the final report and recommendations of the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, GBCHealth has convened a group of global leaders to discuss the potential impact of AMR and their priorities for immediate action. The #GBCtalksAMR series, which will be published over the next three … Read More
#GBCtalksAMR with Dr. Monique Eloit, Director-General at the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)
Dr. Monique Eloit Director-General World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) With the release in May of the final report and recommendations of the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, GBCHealth has convened a group of global leaders to discuss the potential impact of AMR and their priorities for immediate action. The #GBCtalksAMR series, which will be published over the next three weeks is … Read More
#GBCtalksAMR with Maria Helena Semedo, Deputy Director-General at the Food and Agriculture Organization
Ms. Maria Helena Semedo Deputy Director-General, Coordinator Natural Resources, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations With the release in May of the final report and recommendations of the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, GBCHealth has convened a group of global leaders to discuss the potential impact of AMR and their priorities for immediate action. The #GBCtalksAMR series, which will be … Read More
#GBCtalksAMR with David Barash, Executive Director, Global Health Portfolio & Chief Medical Officer at GE Foundation
Dr. David M. Barash Executive Director, Global Health Portfolio & Chief Medical Officer, GE Foundation With the release in May of the final report and recommendations of the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, GBCHealth has convened a group of global leaders to discuss the potential impact of AMR and their priorities for immediate action. The #GBCtalksAMR series, which will be published … Read More
#GBCtalksAMR with Dr. Nafsiah Mboi, Special Envoy for the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance
Dr. Nafsiah Mboi Special Envoy Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance With the release in May of the final report and recommendations of the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, GBCHealth has convened a group of global leaders to discuss the potential impact of AMR and their priorities for immediate action. The #GBCtalksAMR series, which will be published over the next three weeks … Read More