In focus

ReAct 2025 ambitions: increase political will, strengthen civil society engagement and address barriers to access

With 2024 now behind us with all its elevated attention to antibiotic resistance, 2025 lies in front of us as a fork in the road where action and the momentum from last year’s High Level Meeting, will either continue to grow – or – priorities will have moved on and actions will stagnate. ReAct of course hopes for the first option, but also deems is necessary to be prepared to work hard to prevent that antibiotic resistance does not fall completely off the radar of politicians again.

Antibiotic resistance

In the last 70 years the use of antibiotics has been crucial in improving countless lives and drastically reducing deaths caused by bacterial infections. The increasing development of antibiotic resistance is posing a serious threat to human health and development, the environment and for animal health. Learn more about antibiotic resistance here.

New policy brief

Experts launch comprehensive plan to address antimicrobial resistance in Latin America

Leading health experts and environmental advocates have united to address one of the most pressing global health challenges: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). In a groundbreaking webinar, the Instituto de Defensa de Consumidores (IDEC), Brazil and ReAct Latin America presented a new policy brief outlining strategic recommendations to address this growing global health challenge.

 

New policy brief

ReAct Policy Brief: Sustainable antibiotic production

The increasing global crisis of antibiotic resistance demands urgent and multi-faceted solutions, yet a less recognised driver of resistance is pollution from antibiotic production. Waste from manufacturing sites can create hotspots of resistance, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. This policy brief addresses the intersection of environmental pollution, antibiotic resistance, and equitable access to antibiotics, offering practical recommendations for systemic change.

New report

ReAct Africa Youth Impact Report: Mobilizing young people for stronger action on antimicrobial resistance

The ReAct Africa Youth Report, compiled by ReAct Africa with support from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), evaluates the effectiveness of ReAct Africa’s youth initiatives in addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in sub-Saharan Africa.

News

One Health and Climate Change Hub: A bold step towards integrating AMR into the public health agenda

Tamil Nadu’s new One Health and Climate Change Hub aims to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by integrating strategies across health, agriculture, environment, and more. Launched in November 2024, it emphasizes cross-sector collaboration, political commitment, and actionable solutions.

The initiative seeks to strengthen AMR’s role in public health and climate resilience efforts, with a focus on coordinated governance, data-driven policies, and public-private partnerships.

News

Children lead the way: ReAct's novel approach to address antibiotic resistance

A meeting was held at the National University of Loja, Ecuador on 2 December 2024 with the participation of more than 50 students from the Faculty of Human Health, teachers, and university authorities.

This event, organized in collaboration with ReAct, focused on the role of microorganisms in sustaining life and the challenges associated with bacterial resistance, under the “Mother Earth One Health” approach.

Global campaign

From People to Leaders: Act on AMR NOW!

The global campaign From People to Leaders: Act on AMR NOW! amplified the voices of communities and civil society before the Untied Nations High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in September 2024.

Learn more about the campaign, find material and inspiration.

ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance

ReAct is an independent network dedicated to the problem of antibiotic resistance. ReAct is a global catalyst, advocating and stimulating for global engagement on antibiotic resistance through a broad range of collaborations.

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