2026

News

New IPC and antibiotic resistance course for 50 nurses from Ukraine!

This September, 50 nurses from across Ukraine will participate in a new course on infection prevention and control (IPC) and antibiotic resistance. Developed by ReAct Europe in partnership with ZDOROVI, the course aims to strengthen nurses’ knowledge and practical skills to enhance patient and staff safety and promote knowledge exchange.

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International gathering on educational gardens, microbiome and AMR

For three days, Cuenca became a meeting space for academia, social organizations, public institutions, communities, agricultural producers, university students, teachers, children, youth, and older adults from Ecuador, Argentina, Colombia, and Peru. Bringing together diverse backgrounds and experiences, participants shared knowledge, reflections, and proposals centered around the educational garden as a space to learn about the microbial world and its relationship with soil, food, and health.

ReAct Story

From rivers to resistance: Dr Diego Quijano on the environmental dimension of AMR

Diego Quijano is an environmental and sanitary engineer, public health researcher, and environmental professional from Colombia. He holds a Master’s degree in Environment and Development and a PhD in Public Health from the National University of Colombia. Currently serving as a Technical Liaison at Bogotá’s District Secretariat of Environment, his work focuses on the intersection of health and the environment, particularly emerging contaminants and the environmental impacts of pharmaceutical pollution. In this interview Dr Quijano talks about his work and association with ReAct Latin America.

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Abuja meeting postponed: a moment to close the gaps before ministers reconvene

The 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, scheduled for 28–30 June 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, has been postponed. The postponement comes after months of active discussion within the AMR community about what this meeting could and should deliver.

We hope a new date will be agreed soon. The circumstances behind the postponement have not been fully clarified and raise an important question: how resilient and robust the global AMR governance system is when political processes are interrupted?

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Survey and webinar: Why communities must shape the future of AMR governance

A global survey and webinar reveal a clear message ahead of Abuja: communities want financing, accountability and a meaningful role in decision-making.

Policy

Closing the gap: Highlights from the ReAct side event at the 79th WHA on AMR governance and financing

On the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly, ReAct with support from the Health Diplomacy Alliance and Global Challenges Foundation convened a roundtable at the Health Diplomacy House to tackle some of the most pressing hurdles in the global response to antibiotic resistance. Titled “Closing the Gap: Governance and Financing for an Effective Global Response to Antibiotic Resistance,” the session aimed to foster a solution-oriented dialogue and gathered around 20 invited experts representing the civil society, member states, academic institutions, and international organizations.

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ReAct’s 2025 Impact Report: From grassroots action to global policy

We are proud to share ReAct 2025 Impact Report, highlighting key achievements from across the ReAct network over the past year.

In 2025, we also marked an important milestone: 20 years as a global network working to ensure equitable access to effective antibiotics for all. This work has always been collective, and we could not have done it alone. Our sincere thanks go to communities, civil society organizations, individuals, institutions, and donors who contributed to and been engaged in our work in 2025 – and throughout the past two decades.

Webinar

Join webinar! From People to Leaders: Community voices shaping Abuja 2026

Join ReAct’s webinar on 8 June as we look ahead to the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR in Abuja, Nigeria.

The event will present findings from ReAct’s global community survey and bring together speakers for two panel discussions on how community voices can help drive stronger action on antibiotic resistance.

Policy brief

From dialogue to progress: Strengthening global AMR governance

Antibiotic resistance is a global catastrophic risk already causing over 1.1 million deaths annually and threatening global health and economic development. ReAct’s latest policy brief, From Dialogue to Progress, argues that while the global governance architecture has expanded, the current system remains fragmented with unclear mandates, funding shortages, and significant accountability gaps.

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70 antibiotic-smart facilities in two years!

Antibiotic Smart Sweden is a collaborative initiative that aims to inspire and engage all parts of society in addressing antibiotic resistance. Its vision is a society where everyone helps to keep antibiotics working and saving lives. In mid-May, the initiative awarded “Antibiotic Smart” diplomas to 36 facilities, which join another 40 facilities that reached this milestone in 2025.

ReAct Europe is one of the core partners in this initiative.

ReAct Story

Dr. Sharot leads the first antibiotic-smart primary health care clinic in Sweden

In this interview, Dr. Ismael A. Sharot explains how Nybro Health Centre became Sweden’s first primary health care clinic to receive an antibiotic-smart diploma through data-driven decisions, strong team collaboration, and a shared commitment to change. He also reflects on the challenges of changing clinical routines and reducing antibiotic prescribing rates in everyday practice.

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Addressing AMR through art, childhoods and One Health

The First Festival of Children’s Ensembles and Orchestras brought together communities, schools, families, and social organizations in Quito, Ecuador, through an educational initiative that connects art, the microbial world, and the One Health approach.

Policy

Bridging the AMR divide: Reflections from the WHA79 side event on equity, access, and community-led solutions

At the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79), ReAct Africa and the World Council of Churches convened a side event titled “Bridging the AMR Divide: Equity, Access, and Community-Led Solutions.”

The dialogue brought together voices from global health institutions, faith-based organisations, civil society, and community-centred networks to examine a critical but often under-addressed dimension of antimicrobial resistance (AMR): equity.

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Art and bio-solidarity in response to AMR

From April 21 to 27, the Colombian city of Medellín hosted the “VII Latin American and Caribbean Congress of Community Living Cultures”. The gathering brought together more than 450 artists, collectives, and organizations from 23 countries across the region to strengthen social participation in health, popular education, peacebuilding, and advocacy for cultural public policies.

Abuja Ministerial Meeting

The Abuja High-Level Ministerial meeting: a chance to renew ambition and improve accountability to make the global response to antibiotic resistance more effective

The upcoming 5th High Level Ministerial Meeting on AMR held in Abuja, Nigeria in June 2026 should serve as a political turning point for renewed ambition, reinforced accountability, and accelerated implementation. Here ReAct outlines recommendations for ministerial action centered around four key themes: financing, governance & accountability, community and civil society engagement, and finally equitable access to AMR countermeasures.

ReAct Story

Ndahafa Imene: Turning curiosity into action on AMR

Meet Ndahafa Imene. Her journey as a medical laboratory scientist began with a simple curiosity to find out what happens to a patient sample after it is collected. This drive to understand the microscopic processes behind a diagnosis led her to the laboratory and a career as a research assistant for the Global Health Protection Program.

Now a participant in the Antimicrobial Resistance Leaders Program (AMRLEP), Ndahafa is turning her scientific expertise into leadership. In this interview, she shares her path to the frontlines of AMR stewardship and her vision for driving global change.

News

Uniting Voices for Action: Inside the WHO Civil Society Task Force on AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) affects everyone, everywhere. This global health threat has detrimental effects across human and animal health, agriculture, and the environment, rivalling traditionally important and urgent global health diseases such as HIV, TB, and malaria in terms of the mortality rates recorded in its wake. Addressing a challenge of this scope and complexity transcends technical strategies and solutions. It requires a coordinated, whole-of-society response to bridge the gap between global, regional, and national strategies and community realities.

Policy

From the World Health Assembly to the communities: Why youth must show up for the next Global Action Plan on AMR

As the global health community prepares for the upcoming World Health Assembly next month, an important moment is approaching. Member States are expected to adopt the updated Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance. For young people working in health, policy, and advocacy, this is not just another agenda item. It is a chance to stay engaged with a process that will shape how countries respond to the “(not-so-silent anymore) pandemic” for years to come.

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Extension diploma in Educational Knapsack for Planetary Health

The National University of Mar del Plata (UNMDP), in partnership with ReAct Latin America, has approved the Extension Diploma “Educational Knapsack for School Health and the Microbial World: Caring for Planetary Health.” The program began in April 2026 and is aimed at educators, health professionals, and community workers.

Open position

Are you our new Director for ReAct Latin America?

ReAct is now looking for a visionary and experienced director to lead the work of the ReAct Latin America node.

As Director of ReAct Latin America, you set out the direction and have a strong strategic sense for how to best catalyze action on antibiotic resistance at different levels of society in the region, guided by a One Health approach.

Survey!

Share your perspective: Community priorities survey for the Abuja 2026 AMR Ministerial Meeting

Meaningful progress on AMR depends on strong community input. As governments prepare for the 2026 Ministerial Conference in Abuja, ReAct invites you to share your perspectives through the “From People to Leaders: Road to Abuja 2026 – Community Priorities Survey.

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ReAct at first Regional Meeting on AMR in Brasilia

The first Regional Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Latin America and Caribbean from 24-27 March in Brasilia, Brazil, represents a pivotal moment for integrating grassroots action into high-level policy in the region.

For ReAct Latin America the meeting, organized by the Brazilian Ministry of Health, is an opportunity to position the node’s “Empowered Communities” initiative and Alforja Educativa as primary strategies for containing AMR from a One Health perspective.

ReAct Story

School gardens to contain AMR: Belén Juca’s experience with children in Ecuador

One ordinary morning at a school in Ecuador, a group of children carefully water small sprouts of mint and radish. Before doing so, they pause for a moment to ask Mother Earth for permission. Watching the scene closely is Belén Juca, a General Basic Education teacher.

This is part of the AlForja Educativa program initiated by ReAct Latin America.

Communities

Reimagining AMR action through community voices: Lessons from Jahangirpuri, New Delhi, India

In Jahangirpuri, an urban resettlement slum in New Delhi, India, women are quietly reshaping how antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is understood and responded to at the grassroots. A small group of women volunteers has recently come together under the Antibiotic Smart Community initiative.

Revised Global Action Plan on AMR delayed over technology transfer language

Early February, during the 158th session of the WHO Executive Board, Member States were expected to adopt an updated version of the Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance, but the process hit a deadlock over the proposed language on technology transfer. Negotiations will be reopened on limited parts of the text ahead of the World Health Assembly in May.

Reflections from the EU JAMRAI2 Annual Meeting

More than 35,000 people die each year in the EU/EEA as a result of infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, highlighting a growing threat that reflects global trends.

In this context, the EU Joint Action on Antimicrobial Resistance (EU JAMRAI 2) held a meeting at the end of January, bringing together representatives from EU Member States, Norway, Iceland, Ukraine, and more than 130 partner organizations worldwide.

Click to  read reflections from Anna Sjöblom, Director ReAct Europe, who participated in the meeting days.

ReAct Latin America at global AMR Summit in Costa Rica

From January 26 to 29, the final global convening of the “Just Transitions for AMR” group took place at the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Centre (CATIE) in Costa Rica. This international event was organized within the framework of the British Academy’s Global Convening Program 2026, in coordination with the University of Oxford.

ReAct Latin America contributed with community-led solutions to the meeting.

From Declaration to Action: Insights from the ReAct Asia Pacific 2025 Conference Report

Although global policy commitments and technical knowledge have expanded significantly, a persistent gap remains between political declarations and effective implementation. Bridging this gap requires sustained platforms that enable interdisciplinary dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaborative governance across sectors and regions.

In this context, ReAct Asia Pacific organized a regional meeting September 2025, now you can learn more about the days and access the meeting report.

Faith Based Organizations: Critical allies for stronger action on AMR

A new policy brief launched during a High-Level global dialogue underscores the indispensable role of faith-based organizations in addressing antimicrobial resistance, one of the most urgent and complex public health threats of our time. Convened by the World Council of Churches, the dialogue brought together global health leaders, policymakers, and faith actors to explore how trusted community institutions can help strengthen AMR prevention, stewardship, and advocacy – particularly across Africa.

Protecting cancer care in the age of antibiotic resistance

As we mark World Cancer Day 2026 under the theme “United by Unique” we must confront an often-overlooked but critical threat to cancer care: antibiotic resistance. While global efforts rightly focus on expanding access to early diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care, the silent crisis of antibiotic resistance is undermining the very foundation of modern oncology. For millions of cancer patients worldwide—especially those undergoing chemotherapy, surgery, or stem cell transplants—effective antibiotics are not just supportive care; they are lifesaving.

Mobilizing faith-based organizations to address antibiotic resistance in Africa

Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing public health threats facing Africa today. Its drivers including misuse of antibiotics, self-medication, and improper disposal of medicines are deeply rooted in community practices. This makes community engagement essential. Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs), among the most trusted and far-reaching institutions across the continent, are uniquely positioned to influence behaviours, shape values, and extend health messages into households and communities that formal health systems may not consistently reach. Engaging faith leaders therefore strengthens public understanding of AMR and supports lasting behaviour change.

India’s AMR Response: High-level leadership and Implementation challenges

On 28 December 2025, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ (Speaking my Mind) broadcast to reach millions of Indian households to deliver a direct public message on antimicrobial resistance. Drawing on evidence from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), he cautioned citizens against “mindless” self-medication with antibiotics and emphasized that these medicines should only be taken on a doctor’s advice. By citing specific ICMR data through a platform known for its personal, conversational tone, Prime Minister Modi shifted antimicrobial resistance from the confines of microbiology laboratories and policy documents into public consciousness – a turning point that has positioned antibiotic stewardship as both a personal and collective responsibility.

BRIDGE-ABR: A ReAct-led collaboration on goal conflicts, antibiotic resistance and sustainability

Antibiotic resistance is a growing, cross-sectoral challenge that risks derailing progress across the Sustainable Development Goals. To help bridge policy silos and advance more coherent responses, ReAct Europe is leading a new project within Uppsala University’s newly established interdisciplinary research institute, UUniCORN. The BRIDGE-ABR project brings together researchers and practitioners to identify policy goal conflicts and generate integrated solutions that strengthen both antibiotic resistance mitigation and sustainable development outcomes.

 A regional anthology: 20 years of action on antibiotic resistance

ReAct Latin America celebrated the ReAct network’s twentieth anniversary with a regional commemorative anthology that brings together almost two decades of participatory research-action addressing antibiotic resistance in Latin America. The regional anthology includes materials, approaches, and methodologies collaboratively developed with diverse social and academic sectors, with the aim of fostering new paradigms, actions, policies, and practices based on the advances, lessons learned, and ongoing challenges of this global health issue. For the release many collaborators from the region was invited to celebrate.