by European Public Health Alliance | Nov 30, 2022 | Antimicrobial Resistance | Latest Developments
By Polina Starchenko, European Respiratory Society To mark the European Antibiotic Awareness Week, the European Respiratory Society and VALUE-Dx project team hosted an online event: “Rapid diagnostics to revolutionise our response to respiratory infections: Fighting...
by European Public Health Alliance | Nov 30, 2022 | Antimicrobial Resistance | Latest Developments
Each year, the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) (18 – 24 November) and the European Antibiotic Awareness Day (18 November) represent an opportunity for members of the MEP Interest Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) to connect with citizens on this topic....
by European Public Health Alliance | May 17, 2022 | Antimicrobial Resistance | Latest Developments
On the 19th of April, the European Commission published a draft list of antimicrobials to be reserved for human health, based on the European Medicines Agency’s recommendation. The list has been severely criticized because its implementation may compromise the...
by European Public Health Alliance | Apr 22, 2022 | Antimicrobial Resistance | Latest Developments, Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Universal Access and Affordable Medicines
WHO has been seeking public input to support the work of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) in drafting and negotiating an international instrument to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. In their first round of public hearings on 12-13...
by European Public Health Alliance | Apr 7, 2022 | #A2Medicines, Antimicrobial Resistance | Latest Developments
In an effort to maintain the effectiveness of antimicrobials for humans and animals, and to support the development of new therapeutic and diagnostic tools, the European Commission is working on a proposal for a Council Recommendation on AMR. This initiative is a...
by European Public Health Alliance | Nov 25, 2021 | Antimicrobial Resistance | Latest Developments
Guest article by Ber Oomen, Interim Executive Director at the European Specialist Nurses Organsiation (ESNO) During the 2021 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, the European Specialist Nurses Organisation (ESNO) launched 4 new publications and kicked-off an ambitious...
