Global Leaders Group (GLG) and European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) joint event
AMR causes 1.3 million deaths and contributes to 5 million deaths every year. By 2030, AMR could force 24 million people into extreme poverty. The drivers of AMR are multifaceted. New and affordable diagnostic testing, disease-prediction tools, vaccines, and non-antimicrobial alternatives do not exist. Research will be needed to help identify the best possible interventions, solutions and approaches in a multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral manner. Financial and political commitment, as well as scientific interest, through engagement of governments, private sector, and civil society are crucial.
This high-level, GLG-ESCMID joint event will provide a forum in which policymakers and distinguished scientists are able to engage in key AMR issues and forge partnerships between science and policy. Heads of government and ministers across the One Health spectrum (human, animal, plant and environment sectors), as well as renowned scientists will participate. This session is intended to strengthen the links between research, policy and practice to generate sustainable solutions and a broader research agenda to address the pressing needs of AMR across all sectors.
Keynote speeches will include H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth, Crown Princess of Denmark H.E. Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados and Chair of the GLG, H.E. Sophie Løhde, Minister of the Interior and Health of Denmark and Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organization.
The event can be attended in-person and will be livestreamed over ESCMID Youtube, ESCMID Facebook, GLG Twitter and GLG LinkedIN.