As we move into December with the end of year holidays and the New Year approaching, it is a good time to reflect on what has been achieved to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) as well as what challenges should form the focus of next year. The year began with the...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) stands out as one of the most pressing and intricate global health threats of our time. This escalating crisis bridges human, animal, and environmental health, threatening not only healthcare systems but also economies, ecosystems, and...
On September 26, 2024, EPHA attended the High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. In its written statement, EPHA welcomed the UN Declaration on AMR, calling for more investment in independent...
Von der Leyen’s second term as President of the Commission has been confirmed with a vote in the European Parliament. Despite the initial years of her first mandate being overwhelmingly about health as the COVID19 pandemic swept the globe, there is now very...
Guest Article by Erik Ruiz, Healthcare without Harm Our recommended targets for the UNGA High Level Meeting on AMR According to current data AMR causes 1.27 million deaths every year. If no further action is taken in the right direction, by 2050 it could cause as...
