The AMR Narrative

AMR, or Antimicrobial Resistance, is a natural phenomenon where infection-causing microorganisms (germs) such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to become resistant to the antimicrobial medicines that were designed to treat them. These antimicrobial medicines include antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and antiparasitics. AMR is a global health emergency, yet most patients and the public have never heard of it before. It is important that we can all play a role in protecting these life-saving medicines so they continue to work when we need them most. We've created this short video which explains the basics of AMR. Watch the full video and subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://lnkd.in/eGGJK27q #theAMRnarrative #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is not simply a scientific problem requiring scientific solutions, but a societal issue in which individual behaviours and choices play a significant part. A step change is required in citizen awareness of antimicrobial resistance. In a new Nature Communications Comment from Fleming Initiative, The AMR Narrative, British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC), and World Health Organization, the co-authors propose we go further still: directly engaging and involving patients and public in scoping, testing and scaling solutions to this global health crisis. To maximise impact, we must forge novel partnerships with those not currently engaged with AMR, including across the cultural, creative, advocacy and entertainment sectors. Drawing on their engagement, storytelling and campaigning skills will enable us to connect our knowledge and call for action most effectively with the widest possible audiences. We must move beyond awareness to action, recognising the benefits of directly engaging and involving the public in scoping, testing and scaling solutions. Read the Comment article ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gqFyrFVf  With thanks to Dr Emily Scott-Dearing (Public Engagement & Involvement Lead, Fleming Initiative), Vanessa Carter (Founder, The AMR Narrative), Michael Corley (CEO, British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC)), Dr Philip Mathew (Technical Officer, World Health Organization), and Lord Ara Darzi (Executive Chair, Fleming Initiative) Springer Nature #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR #PublicEngagement #PatientEngagement #PPIE

"Participatory Approaches" as now recognised in the recent 2024 UN Political Declaration, must not become another buzz term in the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Instead, it should underscore the necessity of involving and engaging everyone—patients, carers, and the public alike. This is particularly crucial given the multifaceted nature of this global health threat. While raising awareness is important, it often remains one-sided. To design truly meaningful interventions, we must prioritise listening to those most impacted. Our Founder and patient survivor, Vanessa Carter recently contributed as a co-author to this article alongside Michael Corley (British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy), Emily Scott-Dearing and Lord Ara Darzi (Fleming Initiative), and Philip Mathew (World Health Organization). Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gqFyrFVf #theAMRnarrative #AMR #AMRsurvivors #AntimicrobialResistance #PatientsIncluded #PPIE #PatientInvolvement #PatientEngagement #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

Just like finding the right key to fit a lock, diagnostic tests help identify the specific antimicrobial medicine needed to treat an infection. Diagnostics also play a crucial role in combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). #theAMRnarrative #DiagnosisMatters #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance

Antimicrobial Resistance or AMR isn't yet understood by most people, in fact, many don't know it exists even though it kills millions each year and by 2050 it has been predicted that it will kill more people than cancer. This World AMR Awareness Week our charity is working hard to spread the word, not resistant infections. Watch our video which provides a basic explanation about what AMR is. To view more videos subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://lnkd.in/eH_TPeMZ #WAAW #WAAW2024 #theAMRnarrative #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR

Social media is a powerful conduit for change in the advocacy world, but most often it can be difficult to know how to choose various platforms and what to advocate for in the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) space. In support of the World AMR Awareness Week theme, "Educate. Advocate. Act Now", we are pleased to launch our Social Media Advocacy Toolkit for AMR which features basic step-by-step guides to help you take action online not only during this awareness week, but all year round! Download the toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/eNvcUgHT #TheAMRNarrative #WAAW2024 #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #PatientAdvocacy cc: Thomas Heymann Sonali Johnson Joel Nelson Pernilla Rönnholm Marie Ennis-O'Connor Renier Coetzee Wendy Thompson Dr. Olayinka Fakorede Brandon Anotidashe Jaka Ella Balasa David Owoeye Mary Lynne Van Poelgeest-Pomfret Phumeza Tisile Philip Mathew Francesca Chiara Nour Shamas PharmD, BCIDP, MSc Claudia Louati Lisa McNeil Tiberius Pereira Christopher Shaffer Jon Kirknes Tasha Koch Amy Price MS, MA, MS, DPhil Estelle Onyekachi Mbadiwe MPharm, James Malar Gavin S. Diane Shader Smith Michael Corley Kate Grailey Diane Ashiru PhD Melissa Mead MBE Mary Millard M.Ed. Marissa Benchea Bobby Ramakant - CNS Ingrid Schoeman Yewande Alimi Ana Tamayo Andrea Caputo Svensson, Ph.D. Danilo Lo-Fo-Wong

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Our founder, Vanessa Carter sat down with fellow AMR patient survivor, Robert (Rob) Purdie to learn more about his experience with Coccidioidal Meningitis (commonly known as valley fever) and the work he is doing to create awareness in the fungal community through a charity he co-founded called MyCARE. He is also a member of the World Health Organization Task Force of AMR Survivors. Fungal infections have received a lot of attention lately. For those impacted by these diseases and those caring for them, the attention is long overdue. Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/dy7DE7sw #theAMRnarrative #AMRsurvivors #AntifungalResistance #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR

A few weeks ago, global leaders were preparing for the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) which took place on the 26th of September 2024 in New York. The AMR Narrative was proudly represented by our Founder and patient survivor, Vanessa Carter and Trustee, Dr Wendy Thompson and we participated in several side events as well as the main meeting. While significant progress has been made in acknowledging the importance of including patients, carers, and survivors in the AMR response, as reflected in the Political Declaration, further efforts are necessary to turn this recognition into reality. Additionally, having more patient representatives and groups present at these important meetings is essential to ensure their voices are heard and considered in the decision-making process. Read more about our contributions here: https://lnkd.in/eHu2Z5YE #UNGA79 #theAMRnarrative #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR

Read our reflections on #UNGA week, our co-hosted event on sustainable access to antibiotics, side events of colleagues and partners in the fight to control #AMR, the UNGA high-level meeting on AMR, and the new UN declaration on AMR. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dFMwKqfA Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa CDC, Infectious Diseases Society of America, The International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS), FIND, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Global AMR R&D Hub, AMR Action Fund IFPMA Ramanan Laxminarayan Erta Kalanxhi Michael Craig Apoorva Mandavilli Ghada Zoubiane Mia Amor Mottley Jean Kaseya Hanan Balkhy Ilana Ron Levey Joseph Lewnard Vanessa Frazier Francois Jackman Sania Nishtar Sarah Despres Trevor Mundel Marijke Wijnroks Henry Skinner James Anderson Cecilia Ferreyra Lesley Ogilvie WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance, Devex, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), The AMR Narrative, World Medical Association, Novo Nordisk, Healthcare Denmark, bioMérieux