ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance

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JOIN OUR WEBINAR!
From People to Leaders: Community voices shaping Abuja 2026

📅 Monday 8 June
⏲️ 14-15.30 CEST

Together, we will look ahead to the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR in Abuja, Nigeria.

▶️ We will present findings from ReAct’s global community survey
▶️ There will be two panel discussions:
How community voices can help drive stronger action on antibiotic resistance
▶️ There will be discussions and Q&A!

Warm welcome to join!

Learn more and register here ⬇️
https://t.co/wB8wPHVjoN

Register directly ⬇️
https://t.co/B5K5vejVCI

[ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance @reactgroup]

Many infections are treated with #antibiotics:

Bacterial pneumonia
Bloodstream infections
Intra-abdominal infections
Urinary tract infections
Typhoid fever
Skin infections
Meningitis
Tuberculosis
Severe diarrhea
Cardiac infections
Bone and joint infections
Gonorrhea
Streptococcal sore throat
Lyme disease
Chlamydia
and many more....

This in turn also make antibiotics crucial for conditions or situation where you are especially vulnerable to infections such as at childbirth, cancer treatment, surgery, organ transplantation.

We need to act on #AntibioticResistance now, for a world free from untreatable infections.

[ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance @reactgroup]

JOIN OUR WEBINAR!
From People to Leaders: Community voices shaping Abuja 2026

📅 Monday 8 June
⏲️ 14-15.30 CEST

Together, we will look ahead to the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR in Abuja, Nigeria.

▶️ We will present findings from ReAct’s global community survey
▶️ There will be two panel discussions:
How community voices can help drive stronger action on antibiotic resistance
▶️ There will be discussions and Q&A!

Warm welcome to join!

Learn more and register here ⬇️
https://t.co/wB8wPHVjoN

Register directly ⬇️
https://t.co/B5K5vejVCI

[ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance @reactgroup]

JUST RELEASED: ReAct Policy Brief!

FROM DIALOGUE TO PROGRESS: EVOLVING THE ROLE OF MINISTERIAL MEETINGS ON AMR

While global AMR governance has expanded in recent years, the current system remains fragmented — with unclear mandates, persistent funding shortages, and significant accountability gaps.

Ahead of the fifth Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR in Abuja, ReAct’s latest policy brief examines the growing role of the ministerial meeting mechanism within global AMR governance.

The brief explores:
- how the mechanism has evolved
- what previous meetings have delivered and
- how it can be further institutionalized to strengthen accountability, continuity, and coordinated international action on AMR.

Read more and access the full brief 👇🏾

https://t.co/ppHMOW67vd

#WHA79 #AMR #Globalhealth

This policy brief was developed with support from the Global Challenges Foundation.

[ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance @reactgroup]

Youth, World Health Assembly #WHA79 and Global Action Plan on AMR

As the next Global Action Plan on AMR is to be adopted at the World Health Assembly next week, we must ensure it works for everyone.
For youth, following this process matters.

-From WHA to communities: Policy must reach the ground level to be effective.

-Bridging the gap: Youth can help translate policy into community action.

-Meaningful impact: Real engagement helps protect the most vulnerable populations.

Meaningful youth engagement is an important part of the AMR response.

Read full text here👇:
https://t.co/TzTsrCJhoC

#AMR

[ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance @reactgroup]

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global challenge that needs local solutions

In 2025 @WHO launched the Civil Society Task Force on AMR to strengthen global engagement. This initiative is built to bridge the gap between high-level strategies and community realities.

Key highlights:

-Empowers civil society to contribute effectively to the fight against AMR.

-Amplifies voices of vulnerable populations in policy discussions.

-ReAct serves as Co-Chair, bringing 20 years of expertise to the table.

-Constitutes of 81 members from civil society.

👉Read the full story here:
https://t.co/enEir3kVVp

#AMR #OneHealth

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Short updates and links to articles about ReAct initiatives, policy, science and stories from around the world.

Read previous newsletter and subscribe here 👉 https://t.co/uMsMgai7UO

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It’s #WorldHandHygieneDay!

What’s the single most effective way to prevent infections?

👉 Hand hygiene

Practicing good hand hygiene and #HandWashing helps reduce the spread of pathogens and tackle #AntibioticResistance (#AMR).

Clean hands save lives. 🙌

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The importance of local leadership in addressing AMR

In the Jahangirpuri slum in New Delhi, India, we saw the power of local engagement. While campaigns build awareness, the foundation is everyday local action.

Through the React Asia Pacific Antibiotic Smart Community initiative, local women are proving
that leadership begins at home.

Here’s what we learned:

Prevention is key: Access to water, hygiene, and sanitation helps reduce antibiotic use.

Context matters: Poverty and gender roles shape how medicines are used.

Empowerment works: Local voices share knowledge.

👉 Read the full story here:
https://t.co/QzisufsY3p

Do you think local action is the heart of global health? ❤
#AMR #OneHealth

[ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance @reactgroup]

Vaccines play a critical role in efforts to address antibiotic resistance

During World Immunization Week 2026, we reflect on how vaccines protect us throughout life.

The connection between immunization and antibiotic resistance is direct:

-Fewer infections lead to decreased need for antibiotics.
-Reduced antibiotic use leads to slower development of resistance.

Antibiotic resistance is not just about treating infections. It is about preventing them in the
first place.

This is why prevention must remain at the top of the global health agenda

#WorldImmunizationWeek #VaccinesWork

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Join the ReAct Africa AMR Conference 2026

Across the ReAct network, we organise key meetings and activities to address antimicrobial resistance.

This July, our African node will host the ReAct Africa AMR Conference 2026, bringing together leaders shaping Africa’s response to antimicrobial resistance, from policy to community-level action.

This conference is the leading platform on AMR in the African region, with attendance from over 40 African countries last year.

🎯 Early Bird Registration: $160 (ends on 30 April)
⬆️ Standard Registration: $200
📍 Lusaka, Zambia | 21–22 July 2026

👇Secure your spot now:
https://t.co/hxfTQk4ZmB

#AMR #OneHealth #RAAC2026

[ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance @reactgroup]

Last chance: Make your voice heard for Abuja 2026! 🌍

-We are gathering community priorities for the upcoming Abuja AMR Ministerial meeting

-Your input ensures global actions reflect local needs

-It takes only 8–10 minutes to complete

👇 Take the survey here:
https://t.co/p2iqyII5Gy

#AMR #AbujaMinisterialAMR2026

[ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance @reactgroup]

Make your voice heard for Abuja 2026! 🌍

-We are gathering community priorities for the upcoming Abuja AMR Ministerial meeting

-Your input ensures global actions reflect local needs

-It takes only 8–10 minutes to complete

👇Take the survey here:
https://t.co/O9J9YJBl96

#AMR #AbujaMinisterialAMR2026

[ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance @reactgroup]

AMR on the agenda at ESCMID 2026

As ESCMID Global 2026 wraps up in Munich, ReAct  joined one of the key global forums shaping the future of antimicrobial resistance #AMR.
Beyond a leading scientific congress, @ESCMID continues to be an important space to exchange across disciplines, from research to policy and implementation.
What emerged clearly this year is that AMR remains high on the global agenda, but the context around it is shifting.

[ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance @reactgroup]

Earlier this week, ReAct Europe hosted colleagues from ReAct Africa Network and ITP fellows from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) for rich discussions on AMR, stakeholder engagement, and communication.

Great to meet across regions - insightful talks and a few laughs included! 🫶

[ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance @reactgroup]

Make your voice heard for Abuja 2026! 🌍

-We are gathering community priorities for the upcoming Abuja AMR Ministerial meeting

-Your input ensures global actions reflect local needs

-It takes only 8–10 minutes to complete

👇 Take the survey here:
https://t.co/p2iqyII5Gy

#AMR #AbujaMinisterialAMR2026

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The #GlobalGoals remain our clearest pathway forward and are our roadmap out of crises and for our own survival.

Spin the wheel and let's take action together to transform our world 🌎

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[ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance @reactgroup]

ReAct is now looking for a visionary and experienced director to lead the work of the ReAct Latin America node.

As Director of ReAct Latin America, you set out the direction and have a strong strategic sense for how to best catalyze action on antibiotic resistance at different levels of society in the region, guided by a One Health approach.

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/urzUNaGVrD