ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance

24/03/2026

LAUNCH! COMMUNITY PRIORITIES SURVEY
- for the Abuja 2026 AMR Ministerial Meeting!

🌍 Share your perspective: What should communities bring to Abuja 2026? 🌍

In June 2026, governments will gather in Abuja, Nigeria for the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) under the theme:

“One Health: Advancing Global AMR Commitments through Local Action.”

And now, we’re asking an essential question:

👉 What priorities should communities and civil society put forward at the Abuja Ministerial?

To help answer this, ReAct is launching the “From People to Leaders: Road to Abuja 2026” Community Priorities Survey — and we need your voice.

This survey invites insights from:
- Civil society organizations
- Community groups
- Researchers
- Frontline practitioners
A- nyone working across the One Health spectrum

Your perspectives will help:
- Highlight priority issues for the Abuja Ministerial
- Strengthen global calls for inclusive and accountable AMR governance
- Shape communication and dialogue leading up to the conference

⏱️ It only takes 8–10 minutes — and your contribution truly matters.

Take the survey here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf42WOi02_cYUjCr7eDBKBryW0fZF9RPt4rqF5F9-npDfCwHg/viewform

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and insights - and please feel free to pass this along to colleagues working in health, agriculture, environment, development, or any related One Health field. 🙏
ReAct Latinoamérica ReAct Africa

23/03/2026

What an inspiring day at the The Nobel Prize Teacher Summit in Stockholm, Sweden!

Friday last week, nearly 400 teachers from close to 30 countries gathered to explore this year’s theme for the summit: Health – A global concern, including urgent issues such as antibiotic resistance, mental well‑being, importance of vaccinations, humanitarian crises in a rapidly changing world, and how education can serve as a vital bridge between science and society.

ReAct was honored to contribute to this year’s program.

- Otto Cars delivered an important talk on the global threat of antibiotic resistance within the wider context of global health. He also asked the room of teachers to raise their hand if they had never taken antibiotics - and not a single hand went up!

- Maria Pränting and Oskar Nyberg led an engaging breakout session with around 30 teachers, offering practical insights and sparking thoughtful discussion together with the teachers.

We are truly grateful for the opportunity to participate in such an inspiring gathering and to connect with educators shaping the future of global health literacy.

Thank you for having us ❣️ We look forward to continued collaboration and future opportunities to work together. ⭐

Photos of Otto Cars, and Maria Pränting & Oskar Nyberg at break out session by: Clément Morin

22/03/2026

Access to:
> clean water
> sanitation and
> hygiene

reduces infections and antibiotic use.

This can make a huge contribution to controlling the spread of
antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

17/03/2026

Join us on March 19, 2026 for the webinar “The Regional Response to AMR: Challenges and Opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean.”

Hosted by the Health Diplomacy Alliance, Idec - Instituto Brasileiro de Defesa do Consumidor and ReAct Latinoamérica , this multi-sectoral dialogue will explore progress, gaps, and regional coordination on AMR ahead of the 1st Regional AMR Meeting in Brazil 24-27 March.

🗣 Spanish & Portuguese, with English and multilingual captions via Teams

⏰ Local times:
• 10:00 — Brazil, Argentina, Chile
• 08:00 — Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
• 07:00 — Mexico & Central America
• 14:00 — CET (Sweden)

Register here:
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08/03/2026

08/03/2026

For many women, urinary tract infections aren’t a one‑off event - they’re a recurring part of life.

When symptoms escalate, antibiotics provide relief, prevent kidney infections, and help avoid serious complications.

But rising antibiotic resistance puts this essential treatment at risk.

Protecting antibiotics means protecting women’s health.

It’s time for healthcare strategies, interventions, and policies to fully consider s*x and gender - because women’s health depends on it.

👉 Swipe through the images to learn more.

04/03/2026

Faith Based Organizations:
Critical allies for stronger action on AMR

Last month, the ReAct node ReAct Africa launched a new policy brief during a High-Level Global Dialogue highlighting the indispensable role of faith-based organizations in addressing antimicrobial resistance - one of today’s most urgent and complex public health threats.

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 strengthen AMR prevention, stewardship, and advocacy, particularly across Africa.

Access the brief 👇
https://www.reactgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Policy-Brief-FBO-on-AMR.pdf

27/02/2026

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-JAMRAI 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.

In the article you find some reflections from Anna Karin Sjöblom, Director ReAct Europe who participated in the meeting days. 👇

Several recent reports point to a deteriorating situation in Europe, with one of the strongest warning signs being the rise in infections caused by bacteria resistant to carbapenems, a last resort class of antibiotics. Resistant infections also contribute to an estimated 2.5 million additional hospi...

26/02/2026

Be part of the ReAct Africa AMR Conference

ReAct is a global network with nodes in 4 continents. Throughout the year we will host, engage and join various meetings, conferences and events for stronger action on antibiotic resistance.

⭐ One of our own conferences is the ReAct Africa AMR Conference! ⭐
Africa

The conference brings together Africa’s researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and advocates working to address antibiotic resistance, one of the most urgent global health challenges of our time.

Here’s how you can participate:

1. Register to attend (Opening soon)
• Early Bird: $160 (until April 16, 2026)
• Standard: $200
• Virtual participation: $40

2. Submit an abstract
Share your research, innovations, and implementation experiences.
• All abstracts undergo scientific review
• Outstanding submissions may receive travel grants and poster presentation opportunities

• Additional high-quality abstracts may be accepted for poster presentation on a self-sponsored basis

Submit Abstract: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYHE6e29elXHDY091Hmmz6DeG-yw_zz0DaVswl0L_vnoaNpA/viewform

Shortly, registration will be possible via www.reactgroup.org and social media.

19/02/2026

A small step that makes a big difference in the fight against antibiotic resistance.

Earlier this month, the ReAct Asia Pacific team met with the Vice Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia. We had the opportunity to present the 2025 ReAct Asia Pacific Conference Report and discuss key priorities for 2026 – including the upcoming Intergovernmental Meeting.

These conversations are important. Strong partnerships and continued dialogue across the Asia Pacific region are essential if we are to tackle one of the most urgent public health challenges of our time.

We’re grateful for the collaboration and look forward to building on this momentum together in the year ahead. 🌏

16/02/2026

End 2025, ReAct Latin America celebrated the ReAct network’s 20th anniversary with the launch of a regional anthology - showcasing nearly two decades of participatory action on antibiotic resistance in the region.

Developed with partners across social and academic sectors, the publication shares tools, lessons, and approaches to support stronger policies and practices.

The launch brought together collaborators from across the region to celebrate this collective milestone. ⭐ 👏 ReAct Latinoamérica

Learn more and download the commemorative anthology (in Spanish) 👉 https://www.reactgroup.org/news-and-views/news-and-opinions/year-2026/a-regional-anthology-20-years-of-action-on-antibiotic-resistance/