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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...

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CHP in Hong Kong has launched the 6th edition of the IMPACT Guidelines to help doctors prescribe antimicrobials more appropriately and combat #AMR. A drop in high-risk antibiotic use from 40% in 2016 to 34% in 2024 is also promising. impact.chp.gov.hk

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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...

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Very excited for this event on the 9th July! It's part of our #AMR short course but open to everyone as it's online. Do join in and here what the amazing Prof Dame Sally Davies has to stay on the current status of global action on #AMR! @lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social

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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/...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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At the 78th World Health Assembly, countries agreed to update the Global Action Plan on #AMR, aligned with the UNGA 79 declaration, to reduce related deaths by 10% by 2030. The revised plan, due in 2026, will follow a #OneHealth approach and stronger global coordination. www.who.int/news/item/27...

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WOAH warns that #infectiousdiseases are expanding into new regions and species. Over half posing risks to humans. Drivers include climate change and trade. Calls for global cooperation, better vaccine access, and prevention to limit disease spread and #AMR #OneHealth www.agriland.ie/farming-news...

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The EMA has limited azithromycin’s approved uses in the EU to reduce #AMR, removing some indications like acne and H. pylori. A new warning advises clinicians to consider local resistance before prescribing. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

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I’m saddened to hear that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. My thoughts are with him and his family as they consider treatment options. ❤️ #Biden #JoeBiden www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Analysis of over 208K Salmonella genomes find that #AMR varies by region, source, and serovar, with increases linked to poultry and environment. Antibiotic use, agriculture, and climate drive AMR, offering insights into global spread and evolution. #OneHealth www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Happy Norwegian Constitution Day. On May 17, 1814, Norway adopted its constitution, heavily inspired by the U.S. Constitution of 1787. Today, we celebrate with children’s parades, waving flags, and joyful shouts of “hipp hipp hurra". youtu.be/iDleUhCxicw?...

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The 2025 TrACSS survey on #AMR is now underway. Run by the Quadripartite (FAO, WHO, WOAH, UNEP), it helps countries track AMR progress. Results will be published later this year. #OneHealth www.woah.org/en/2025-edit...

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Climate change is projected to worsen #AMR in LMICs, due to poor healthcare infrastructure and environmental vulnerability. Development strategies (improving sanitation, healthcare access, immunization) are more effective combating AMR than reducing antibiotic use. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Indian state Kerala suspends 450 pharmacy licences, cancels 5 in a major crackdown on antibiotic misuse. Stricter prescription rules have already cut antibiotic use by up to 30%. A bold move in the fight against #AMR. #PublicHealth thesouthfirst.com/health/keral...

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The EU combats #AMR with a #OneHealth approach, focusing on reduced antibiotic use, research, and coordinated national efforts. Key actions include funding through Horizon Europe and global partnerships like JPIAMR. www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/how-is-the-e...

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CDC’s longstanding HICPAC committee is dissolved, halting expert guidance on infection control. I hope hospitals, organizations, or state health departments step up to sustain and strengthen this critical work in protecting patients from healthcare-associated infections. thehill.com/policy/healt...

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On May 5, 2025, CARPHA, PAHO, and the UK Health Security Agency launched two major #AMR projects in the Caribbean, funded by the UK’s Fleming Fund to enhance lab capacity, surveillance, and #OneHealth coordination. #InfectiousDisease dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepag...

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Learn about the global cost burden of #TB to health systems and patients through this health economics seminar. Focus on measuring these costs, assessing priorities for new treatment and drug development as well as explaining health economics and health technology methods. #AMR #InfectiousDisease

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Report warns that Asia is at the epicenter of the #AMR crisis. It calls for cross-sector collaboration and investment in four key areas: education, prevention, surveillance, and treatment for both immediate actions and long-term solutions under a #OneHealth approach. ciip.com.sg/knowledge-hu...

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This large multi-center study shows cancer patients are infected with #AMR bacteria at 1.2 to 3 times higher rates due to frequent hospital visits and antibiotic use. This highlights the need for better antibiotic #stewardship and surveillance in these patients. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Oxford researchers have developed ultrasound-activated nanoparticles that break down bacterial #biofilm and deliver antibiotics directly to infection sites, reducing drug doses and targeting persister cells. A promising step in combating #AMR #InfectiousDisease www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2512532...

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This study shows that only 8% of bacterial infections in India were appropriately treated in 2019. These findings are concerning but provide a crucial benchmark, and there is hope that recent interventions have since begun to improve appropriate treatment rates #AMR www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Pediatric antimicrobial stewardship is catching up fast. Tailored strategies, rising implementation, and tools like "handshake stewardship" are key to optimizing antibiotic use and tackling #AMR in our tiniest patients. #PedsID #Stewardship karger.com/neo/article/... www.idse.net/Review-Artic...

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Outdated approval model slows access to phage therapy, which doesn’t fit the "one-size-fits-all" drug process. We need flexible guidelines to be prepared to deploy phages when we need them. #AMR #InfectiousDisease www.independent.org/article/2025...

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Air on Chinese farms carries high levels of #AMR genes, posing health risks. European farms, where less antibiotics are used, show lower, but still concerning, levels. Stronger stewardship is key. #OneHealth www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

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Zimbabwe, with FAO/UN support, is tackling #AMR through a unified #OneHealth approach, focusing on education, responsible practices, and collaboration. africa.com/zimbabwe-the...

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The phage therapy market is growing due to rising #AMR in #InfectiousDisease and increased R&D. North America leads the market, but Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region. www.skyquestt.com/report/phage...

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Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi, is increasingly #AMR and continues to affect millions each year, especially in areas with poor sanitation. Unlike most foodborne Salmonella infections, typhoid requires antibiotics because it spreads beyond the gut. www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/...

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Antibiotics are life-saving, but even short use can drive resistance in gut bacteria, with mutations lasting over a year, as seen here for ciprofloxacin. Antibiotic stewardship helps protect these powerful drugs for the future. #AMR #OneHealth #AntibioticResistance www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Norway is launching a NOK 100M program to attract international researchers affected by budget cuts and restrictions. Backed by the Research Council and the education minister, it aims to recruit 30–50 top scientists in fields like climate and health. #safeplaceforscience www.nrk.no/norge/100-mi...

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The new WHO guideline recommend using the 7-sign IMCI algorithm to detect serious infections in infants, simplified antibiotics when referral isn’t possible, stronger referral systems, and rational antibiotic use to fight #AMR and improve newborn care #InfectiousDisease www.who.int/indonesia/ne...

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Several European universities, led by Aix-Marseille University in France, are actively recruiting American researchers following job cuts and political pressure on science in the U.S. #safeplaceforscience #science www.reuters.com/world/europe... www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/ac...

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#AMR pertussis is rare, but epidemics raise the risk. In Japan, 5 cases of antibiotic-resistant whooping cough have been reported in Tokyo, tragically claiming the life of a baby girl. A reminder of the stakes in AMR surveillance and vaccine coverage. #InfectiousDisease mainichi.jp/english/arti...

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#Publichealth preparedness depends on quality diagnostics, surveillance, predictive systems, coordination, and practice. A recent drill at Huntington Health simulated a Lassa virus case with Cedars-Sinai and regional partners to test high-risk patient protocols. pasadenanow.com/main/hunting...

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Absolutely delighted to share that I've been awarded the BBSRC Fellowship to continue my working on antivirulence drugs at the University of Glasgow. A massive thank you to all of my mentors and collaborators. I can't wait to see what the future holds for the project 🔬

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UK’s BBSRC has awarded £9M to support 19 early-career researchers tackling major challenges in health, agriculture, and technology. Projects include innovative approaches to #AMR, gut microbiome therapies, crop resilience, and nature-inspired engineering solutions. www.wired-gov.net/wg/news.nsf/...

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WHO Member States finalize draft Pandemic Agreement for May 2025. Key points: equity, One Health, national sovereignty. AMR included under prevention, though provisions remain limited. #PandemicAgreement #AMR #OneHealth

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Gepotidacin has shown 92% effectiveness in treating #AMR gonorrhea in a late-stage trial, offering a promising oral alternative to injectable ceftriaxone. Approved in March for UTI, gepotidacin could become the first new gonorrhea treatment since the 1990s. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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