The World Federation for Animals (WFA) has joined the WHO Civil Society Task Force on #AMR, an advisory group that has, for the first time in its history, welcomed the animal health and welfare perspective to strengthen the #OneHealth approach. sustainabilityonline.net/news/world-f...

Science, Trust, and Democracy: Communicating Health Challenges in a Polarized Era. Read about the event and watch the full recording here: www.odont.uio.no/english/abou... Inside you also find the link to the Inside Medicine newsletter by @jeremyfaust.bsky.social . #AMR #PublicHealth

Congratulations to @jeremyfaust.bsky.social, MedPage Today's editor-in-chief, who was chosen as a winner of the 2025 National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications! ✨🎉 @nationalacademies.org @schmidtsciences.bsky.social

The fight against AMR will not be won in laboratories alone, but in our shared habits of everyday life. We need infection prevention, vaccination, hand hygiene, and a global culture that values responsibility over convenience and stewardship over complacency.

"Too often #AMR is framed as an immense although conceptually simple challenge: delay resistance to current drugs and produce new drugs. But we need to go beyond this, we need to pull every lever at our disposal to minimise infection even before we turn to drugs." www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

WHO reports 1 in 6 bacterial infections worldwide are antibiotic-resistant, with resistance rising sharply since 2018. Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli and K. pneumoniae pose the biggest threat. Action on #AMR surveillance and responsible antibiotic use is needed. www.who.int/news/item/13...

Across Southeast Asia most newborn infections are now caused #AMR bugs, making standard treatments for neonatal sepsis ineffective. Without updated, locally informed treatment guidelines and new antibiotic development, infant mortality rates will rise. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Large numbers of CDC employees are reportedly terminated during the government shutdown, including senior leaders and critical staff, in what observers describe as a politically motivated effort to weaken the agency. Legal challenges are already underway.

Pioneering Norwegian research demonstrates that environmental criteria in antibiotic procurement can boost sustainability, reduce shortages, and protect public health. #PublicHealth #AMR doi.org/10.1016/j.pu...

The deadly Klebsiella pneumoniae can resist nearly all antibiotics. Colleagues found a new antibody that blocks its protective coat, helping the immune system clear the infection. This offers hope against the “silent pandemic” of #AMR. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Horizon Europe has launched a €253M AMR partnership to accelerate innovation and move potential therapies closer to market. The first funding call, focused on treatments, will open in November following a pre-announcement in mid-October. sciencebusiness.net/news/r-d-fun...

The group in #brianhie.bsky.social at Stanford used AI to design the first-ever functional bacteriophages. AI can explore countless phage genomes in silico, speeding discovery of new alternatives to antibiotics. A breakthrough for #AMR, but also raises ethical & safety questions. #AI #Biotech

New study: NAPs haven’t always led to quick reductions in antibiotic sales. But they may still strengthen infection prevention & control, surveillance, and stewardship. With clearer goals, these efforts could hopefully deliver lasting gains against AMR. #AMR #IPC www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

See our 2024 symposium recording here. AMR: "Wake-up call" or "Dream on"? www.odont.uio.no/english/abou...

Program for our joint event with the NORSE network on October 24th in Oslo. www.fhi.no/en/ab/confer...

Annual Norwegian NORM/NORM-VET report released. Norway’s strict antibiotic policies pay off. Record-low use in humans & animals, and some of Europe’s lowest #AMR rates. But ESBL & VRE are on the rise, so vigilance is vital. www.unn.no/4a675d/sitea...

I’m looking forward to hosting the Resisforce and Norse annual international #AMR symposium. Oct.24th the focus is on how to communicate complex topics in a time of low trust in knowledge and high polarization. www.fhi.no/en/ab/confer...

Today on World Sepsis Day, neonatal sepsis remains a major killer, taking over 400,000 newborn lives each year, driven by weak immunity, delayed care, and #AMR. Strengthening hygiene, diagnostics, and timely treatment is crucial to closing the survival gap. www.financialexpress.com/life/health/...

Communication for all, in a polarized world. Join us for the annual Resisforce and Norse international symposium. #PublicHealthhttps://www.odont.uio.no/english/about/events/2025/amr-communication-for-all-in-a-polarized-world.html

Step by step, more countries back the #CopenhagenDeclaration, empowering pharmacists worldwide to drive responsible antibiotic use and protect global health. #AMR. www.arabtimesonline.com/news/kuwait-...

A new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Kasai province has killed 15 people, with 28 suspected cases of the Zaire strain. WHO is aiding the response, but recent aid cuts challenge containment. Building the lost U.S. Ebola expertise and response capacity takes time. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

PAHO launched the Suzan McLennon-Miguel AMR Leadership Award to honor Caribbean leaders tackling #AMR, with nominations open until 30 September 2025. The award commemorates Dr. McLennon-Miguel’s One Health legacy and will be announced on 18 November 2025. www.paho.org/en/news/5-9-...

California, Oregon, Washington (and Hawaii) formed the West Coast Health Alliance to provide unified, science-based vaccine guidance after the weakening of CDC. The states aim to restore trust with consistent, evidence-driven recommendations. #PublicHealth www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/03/c...

Pharmacists are key in fighting #AMR: ensuring rational antibiotic use, promoting vaccination, supporting stewardship & patient education. We back the #FIP Copenhagen Declaration for global action. pharmacydaily.com.au/news/psa-joi...

Misuse of antibiotics and poor regulation are accelerating #AMR globally, challenging modern health care. Better adherence to National Action Plans, enforcing responsible use, and raising awareness are critical to preserve the effectiveness of these medicines. www.thenews.com.pk/latest/13404...

UCLA Health ended an NDM-1 Pseudomonas aeruginosa outbreak by tracing it to an ICU sink biofilm via whole-genome sequencing, then eliminating it with targeted disinfection, plumbing changes, and staff education—showcasing the power of diverse IPC measures. #AMR www.newswise.com/articles/the...

PAHO warned that, until now, relatively rare #AMR pertussis strains are spreading in the Americas, likely driven by inappropriate macrolide use during COVID-19. The organization urges urgent action through vaccination, surveillance, and responsible antibiotic use. www.cidrap.umn.edu/pertussis/pa...

#AMR infections are surging in Gaza as health care collapses. 60% of lower-limb wounds come from explosive weapons, driving infections amid medicine shortages and destroyed labs. MSF & WHO warn: zero fully functional hospitals. #Gaza #infectiousdisease www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

At #IADR2025 in Barcelona, the RESISFORCE network led by Prof. Fernanda Petersen united global experts to address #AMR in oral health. Highlights included WHO, FDI, Brazil, and Norway. #theAMRnarrative #vanessacarteramr www.odont.uio.no/english/abou...

Most people who say they’re allergic to penicillin aren’t. Less than 1% truly are. Colleagues use detailed interviews and safe skin or oral tests to confirm allergies, helping avoid unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotics and fight #AMR. www.sciencealert.com/up-to-1-in-5...

Bacteria in soil are carrying more #AMR genes that are also found in people. Hence, the germs in soil and humans are becoming more similar, likely because these genes are being shared, and that could make it harder to treat infections if the trend continues. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Brazilian startup Karaja Biosciences is using bacteriophages to fight mastitis in dairy cows. This may cut antibiotic use and help tackle #AMR. A #OneHealth solution rooted in science and nature. pesquisaparainovacao.fapesp.br/empresa_bras...

How do we communicate health in a world divided by politics, distrust, and disinformation? Symposium: AMR-Communication for All in a Polarized World October 24, 2025 Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo 10:00–16:00 Free registration for physical attendance www.odont.uio.no/english/abou...

Low vaccination rates lead to more infections and antibiotic use, driving resistance. Vaccines help prevent this and protect antibiotic effectiveness. #AMR #InfectiousDisease #PublicHealth #OneHealth castlegarsource.com/2025/07/28/h...

#TB drug patents are falling, new oral treatments are faster and cheaper, and even drug-resistant cases are now treatable. The science has moved. The question is: will policy catch up? #AMR ourworldindata.org/ending-tuber...

UK has shut down the £265 million #FlemingFund, which supported #AMR surveillance in 25 LMICs, due to aid budget cuts tied to increased defense spending. This move will harm global health and damage UK's reputation as a reliable international partner in fighting AMR. observer.co.uk/news/science...

Nobel Peace Prize paradox: Nominations are secret for 50 years. Still, politicians apparently leak their own to score points now. A prize meant to honor real peacemakers should not be used as a PR stunt. #Donotexploitpeace #NobelPeacePrize #Paradox www.nrk.no/nyheter/neta...

India, through C-CAMP, has launched the #OneHealth #AMR Challenge 2025, to fund innovators and startups developing technologies to tackle AMR across human, animal, and environmental health. Supported by #ICARS, the initiative will help address the annual toll of AMR. theprint.in/science/govt...

Widespread #AMR Staphylococcus haemolyticus clones found in premature babies across multiple UK hospitals, likely spread via patient transfers or healthcare staff. The findings highlight the importance of strict infection prevention and control in neonatal care. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

On June 23rd, WHO will launch a practical guide to help countries develop and implement infection prevention and control action plans. The webinar will highlight key tools, country examples, and promote engagement. Register here to participate. #InfectiousDisease #AMR www.who.int/news-room/ev...

UK and Qatar follow up on #UNGA79 declaration, advancing priorities on #AMR action plans, digital health, and AI in care. Promising dialogue on resilient supply chains and patient safety marks a step forward in global health collaboration. #OneHealth m.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/18/0...

RCT found that fecal microbiota transplant was noninferior to oral vancomycin as an initial treatment for primary C. difficile infection, with slightly higher cure rates and no recurrence at 60 days. FMT is limited by cost, availability and regulatory hurdles #AMR www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...

Inducing bioenergetic stress through constant ATP and NADH breakdown, enhances #AMR and persistence. The stress increases reactive oxygen species, promotes mutagenic DNA repair, and activates the stringent response, linking energy imbalance to survival mechanisms. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Freeze-dried healthy donor bacteria show promising results in reducing #AMR microbes in gut. This microbiome therapy could potentially replace or complement antibiotics in treating and preventing AMR infections, especially in vulnerable patients. www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...

Market for #infectiousdisease diagnostics is projected to reach USD 55B by 2032, up 29B since 2022. Expansion supports faster treatment, better outbreak control, reduced antibiotic overuse, but also reflect the rising burden of infections & health vulnerabilities #AMR www.openpr.com/news/4056483...

India's drug regulator, CDSCO, has directed all states to strengthen oversight of veterinary antibiotic use by forming a joint working group to collect and monitor data on the production, sale, and import of these drugs. This move aims to combat #AMR. #OneHealth www.news18.com/india/govt-c...

The #NIBN Japan Microbiome Database offers over 2k gut microbiomes with extensive metadata, enabling research on links between microbiome, diet, health. It is open for global collaboration. We hope upcoming release include resistome data to enable #AMR studies. www.news-medical.net/news/2025060...

Wellcome Trust report highlights that vaccines can help reduce #AMR, but their effects vary by disease and setting, making it difficult to quantify their true impact. More data and standardized methods needed to guide policy decisions on using vaccines to combat AMR cms.wellcome.org/sites/defaul...

This study provides a global overview of blaIMP carbapenemase spread, showing it is more widespread than previously thought. It highlights the need for better surveillance and #OneHealth approaches to control #AMR.

Phase III trial of tebipenem ends early after successfully having met primary endpoint: non-inferiority to IV imipenem-cilastatin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. If approved, it would become the first oral carbapenem available in the U.S. #AMR finance.yahoo.com/news/gsk-spe...