The International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS)

🎊 We are thrilled to congratulate Professor Sabiha Essack, Senior Implementation Research Advisor to ICARS, on receiving the prestigious Christiana Figueres Policy to Practice Award at the Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards! 📣 The award recognises Sabiha’s outstanding contributions to bridging scientific research and policy, particularly in addressing antimicrobial resistance (#AMR). Her work has had a transformative impact, not only in raising awareness around AMR but also in shaping actionable, global solutions to this urgent public health challenge. 🌎 As a leading researcher, policy advisor, and advocate, Professor Essack’s dedication to #OneHealth—connecting human, animal, and environmental health—has been instrumental in the development of comprehensive AMR prevention and containment strategies. Her efforts have influenced key global policies and strategies, and her research continues to inspire and inform initiatives worldwide, including ICARS! 👏 Congratulations, Professor Essack, for this remarkable achievement and for your unwavering commitment to mitigating AMR around the world. Read more ➡ https://bit.ly/3CwPrAn

👏 G7 and G20 express support for the work of ICARS 🌎 At a time when antimicrobial resistance (#AMR) is a growing global threat, both the G7 and G20 Health Ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing this challenge, with explicit support for the work of the The International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS). 📃 In their recent declarations (G7 on October 11 and G20 on October 31), the health ministers acknowledged the importance of a #OneHealth approach—recognising the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health—and underscored the need for coordinated action to mitigate AMR. 🌟ICARS is proud of the recognition from both the G7 and G20 and remains dedicated to advocating for and supporting the co-development of country-led, context-specific AMR interventions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3YY9Rdg #GlobalHealth #AntimicrobialResistance #G7 #G20 #GoingBlueForAMR #WAAW #WAAW2024

🌍 As we celebrate World AMR Awareness Week, we reflect on the critical role that gender and equity perspectives play in shaping effective, inclusive solutions to antimicrobial resistance (#AMR).   🌱 From November 4 to 8, ICARS hosted a workshop on AMR, gender, and equity in Bangkok, Thailand. The event brought together 14 participants from ICARS-funded projects, along with representatives from ICARS and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), subject matter experts, and observers from FAO. The aim was to strengthen the integration of gender and equity in AMR research across the human and animal health sectors.   💡 Over the week, attendees explored how gender and equity influence AMR outcomes and developed tailored work plans to apply these insights to their ongoing projects. By focusing on these perspectives, AMR research becomes more inclusive, impactful, and aligned with a #OneHealth approach.   🤝 ICARS thanks all participants, organisers at VNU Asia Pacific, and experts who made this collaborative workshop a success.   Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3YU7gAY   Erica Westwood Victoria Saint Josephine Tsui Jacqueline N. Ndlovu Cèlia Ventura i Gabarró Bhensri Naemiratch #GenderEquity #GlobalHealth #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW #WAAW2024 #GoingBlueforAMR

🌍 World AMR Awareness Week is a powerful reminder of the urgent need to educate, advocate, and act now against antimicrobial resistance (#AMR).   ICARS is embracing this year’s theme by exploring how knowledge can be transformed into meaningful action.   Join us for our WAAW webinar: 📢 Moving from Evidence to Policy – Mitigating AMR Across One Health Sectors 🗓️ 21st November 2024 ⏰ 14:00 CET   We will delve into: 🔹 The importance of context-specific evidence in shaping AMR policies. 🔹 The ICARS approach to connecting research with actionable solutions. 🔹 Inspiring stories from Benin, Georgia, and Kosovo that highlight real-world progress. 🔹 Practical insights for bridging the gap between evidence and policy.   This session is an opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and build a shared understanding of how we can address AMR collaboratively.   Register now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hut4vk   #WAAW2024 #OneHealth #GoingBlueForAMR #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW

🌎 ICARS is honored to announce a new Mission Partnership with Colombia to address antimicrobial resistance (#AMR) in the country.   🖊️ The formal signing of the partnership took place today, November 19, 2024, at ICARS’ headquarters in Copenhagen.   🤝 The event was attended by key representatives, including Jorge Rojas, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, along with other officials from the Colombian government and embassy in Denmark.   🌱 We are excited to collaborate with Colombia on tailored, evidence-based solutions to address AMR, contributing to global efforts and strengthening healthcare systems in the region, including a new project targeting the spread of Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) in public healthcare institutions.   🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OdKKyf   Jorge Rojas Javier Higuera Duván Ocampo John Quintero Alejandro Morales Sujith J Chandy Helle Engslund Krarup Gloria Cordoba Claudia Cobo Ángel Kristina Osbjer   #GlobalHealth #AntimicrobialResistance #OneHealth #WAAW #WAAW2024

🎊 Yesterday, The Trinity Challenge announced their #TrinityChallenge Youth Competition winners! 🌎 Seven incredible teams from across the globe have won funding to deliver impactful campaigns addressing #AMR and #WASH in Schools, taking action against the #AntibioticEmergency. 🔗 Learn more about their projects and the journey ahead ➡ https://lnkd.in/eZJ4QAM7 #TTCYouth #WAAW

🌍 World AMR Awareness Week 2024 is here! At ICARS, we are honored to work alongside ministries, researchers, and global partners in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (#LMICs) to address the growing challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR).   🛡️ This year’s theme, “Educate. Advocate. Act now,” highlights the importance of raising awareness, fostering collaboration, and taking meaningful steps to address AMR across the #OneHealth spectrum.   🌱 ICARS collaborates with over 70 research and ministry partners across 20+ LMICs to co-develop solutions that are context-specific, cost-effective, and scalable, supporting countries in implementing their AMR National Action Plans.   💡 As we reflect on our journey, we are deeply inspired by the knowledge, dedication, and commitment of our partners, who drive this vital work forward.   📷 Today, we are sharing a glimpse of some of our team members—a few of the 40+ colleagues from over 20 nationalities who contribute their diverse perspectives and expertise to our efforts.   🤝 Let’s use this week to educate, advocate, and act. Every contribution matters in the global response to AMR.   Meet the ICARS team ➡️ https://bit.ly/3APh4El   #WAAW2024 #GoingBlueForAMR #GlobalHealth #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW World Health Organization FAO UN Environment Programme World Organisation for Animal Health

📍 On November 16th, the AMR Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform (MSPP) hosted its 2nd Annual Plenary in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, alongside the 4th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR. 🌍 The event focused on finding actionable solutions to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across human, animal, agricultural, and environmental sectors using a One Health approach. 🤝 ICARS is an active partner in the MSPP, co-chairing the Resource Mobilization Action Group with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Global AMR R&D Hub, and contributing to the Stewardship Action Group. ⭐ Key takeaways from the event: ◾ The MSPP is a powerful cross-sectoral network of over 250 members, facilitating collaboration to tackle AMR. ◾ The Action Groups are making significant progress and are focused on implementing global commitments made at the UNGA High-Level meeting. ◾ A "World Café" session at the Plenary led to actionable solutions and strategies for advancing AMR mitigation. 👏 ICARS is excited to continue contributing to this vital platform, sharing knowledge, and prioritising key actions to address AMR. Read more ➡ https://bit.ly/3CFw08u #AMR #OneHealth #GlobalHealth #AntimicrobialResistance #ResourceMobilization #Stewardship Helle Engslund Krarup, Sabiha Essack, Sujith J Chandy, Annick Lenglet

🐟 ICARS recently participated in the International Conference on Aquaculture on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, where global leaders gathered to explore innovations under the theme “A Panoramic View of Innovations.” The conference highlighted critical advances in reducing antimicrobial use in aquaculture to support a healthier and more sustainable future for fish farming. 📊 Dr. LUA T. DANG from the Research Institute for Aquaculture No.1 presented the ICARS-supported project focused on reducing antimicrobial use in tilapia and striped catfish farming in the Mekong Delta. Professor Anders Dalsgaard, ICARS’ Senior Scientific Consultant, shared strategies to address #AMR, including responsible practices and the role of certification and global trade. 🤝 A special thanks to our Vietnamese partners and international collaborators on the Innovet-AMR 2.0 project, working towards effective vaccination solutions to improve fish health management and reduce antimicrobial reliance in the Mekong Delta. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UI22H5

Infection prevention and control (IPC) programmes are critical to managing the spread of #AMR. Today's #MondayRead is a study evaluating IPC programmes in healthcare facilities across Guatemala, Panama, Ecuador, and Argentina. The evaluation identifies several opportunities for strengthening IPC in Latin America, including: ✅ increasing support from hospital leadership and public health authorities to ensure better resource allocation ✅ promoting a stronger safety culture ✅ improving IPC training focused on quality improvement Read more ➡ https://bit.ly/3UHTfFl