Antimicrobial resistance
One Health Priority Research Agenda on Antimicrobial Resistance
The release of the One Health Priority Research Agenda on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) by key organizations, including FAO, UNEP, WHO, and WOAH, signifies a significant step towards addressing the critical issue of AMR. This collaborative effort aims to optimize the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
EU to Strengthen Action Against Antimicrobial Resistance
The Council of the European Union recently adopted recommendations to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a pressing global health issue. These recommendations, aimed at reducing the risk of microorganisms developing resistance to medical interventions, were part of a proposal submitted by ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Discovery of Bacteria Resistant to Colistin
Researchers in Los Angeles have made a concerning discovery: bacteria that is highly resistant to colistin, which is considered the “last resort” antibiotic. The bacteria was found in the wastewaters of two of Los Angeles’ largest treatment plants, the Joint ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Muscat Ministerial Manifesto on AMR
The World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 concluded on November 25, with the endorsement of the Muscat Ministerial Manifesto on AMR by several countries at the Third Global High-level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The theme for the conference was ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Third Global High-Level Conference on Anti-Microbial Resistance
The 3rd Global High-Level Conference on Anti-Microbial Resistance is being organized in Muscat, Oman from November 24 to 25 this year. What is the 3rd Global High-Level Conference on Anti-Microbial Resistance? The 3rd Global High-Level Conference on Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Antimicrobial Resistance Multi-stakeholder Partnership Platform
An Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Multi-stakeholder Partnership Platform (MSPP) was set up on November 18 this year to mark the start of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW). What is Antimicrobial Resistance Multi-stakeholder Partnership Platform? The Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Multi-stakeholder Partnership Platform ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs