This webinar marked the launch of the latest WHO GLASS report, presenting latest national, regional, and global estimates of antibiotic resistance and trends from 2018–2023. The session highlighted key findings, country insights and implications for public health policy and clinical practice. Featuring perspectives from WHO, countries, donors and global experts, the webinar aimed to foster dialogue on the current AMR epidemiology and the path forward.
Interpretation in French and Spanish was provided. The session was moderated by Professor Sabiha Essack.
Agenda
1. Opening remarks:
- Dr Muna Abu Sin, AMR Ambassador Germany
- Dr Yukiko Nakatani, Assistant Director-General, Health Systems, Access and Data
2. Presentation on the WHO Global antibiotic resistance surveillance report:
- Dr Silvia Bertagnolio, Unit Head, Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance, Evidence and Laboratory
- Dr Olga Tosas, AMR Technical Officer, Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance, Evidence and Laboratory
3. Implications for science, research and innovation:
- Dr Robert Skov, President of the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
- Dr Jennifer Cohn, Director, Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP)
4. Country perspectives:
- Dr. Ethel Maciel, Special Envoy of Health for COP 30, Brazil
- Dr Sonia B. Sia, Medical Specialist, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Philippines
5. Closing remarks:
- Professor Dame Sally Davies, UK Special Envoy on AMR