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Investor Action on AMR @AMRInvestAction

A coalition between @FAIRRInitiative @AtMIndex @PRI_News and @DHSCgovuk to galvanise investor efforts to address global antimicrobial resistance.

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Download our latest Progress Report! As this week marks #WAAW2022, the report emphasises a #OneHealth approach to the drivers and implications of #AMR and the associated #ESG risks. Download the full report: bit.ly/3XwlzdE. @FAIRRInitiative @AtMIndex @PRI_News @DHSCgovuk
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A serious reminder of the dangers of #AMR as tests discover that more than 10% of sampled #pork products are infected with bacteria resistant to “last resort” #antibiotic used to treat serious illnesses in humans. Find details in a piece by @guardian at bit.ly/3ONmuRW.

Potentially deadly superbug found in British supermarket pork

Tests found more than 10% of sampled products resistant to antibiotic used to treat serious illnesses in humans

theguardian.com
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We are proud to have the @DHSCgovuk as one of our founding partners!
Department of Health and Social Care
@DHSCgovuk
30 Jun 2022
We're announcing £4.5 million funding for research & development of innovative new treatments for drug-resistant infections identified by @WHO as the greatest threats to global health. See how the UK’s taking action to tackle #AntimicrobialResistance 🔻 gov.uk/government/news/new-t…
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On March 30, 2022, Swesif held an insightful webinar to illustrate the risks of #AMR but also the opportunities that exist to mitigate it and how investors and corporations are working to address the topic. Watch the recording now at bit.ly/3rpaZqd!
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Exciting news as the UK is set to become the first country in the world to pay drug companies a fixed fee for supplying #antibiotics in an effort to tackle the global antimicrobial resistance #AMR crisis! More details in a piece by @FinancialTimes at on.ft.com/3rGhNQH.

UK launches world-first ‘subscription’ model for antibiotic supply

Fixed fee aims to incentivise pharma groups to develop new drugs and curb overprescription

ft.com
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A powerful reminder about the dangers of #AMR in our #food chain as an investigation by @TBIJ finds that between 2015 and 2020, US companies sold products contaminated with campylobacter and salmonella - antibiotic resistant superbugs which can be fatal: bit.ly/3ieIEhw.

Superbugs on the shelves: diseased chicken being sold across America

Companies routinely exceed level of bacteria allowed by USDA – and do not have to recall their products

thebureauinvestigates.com
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A great piece by our trusted partner, Prof. Dame Sally Davies @UKAMREnvoy, in @FinancialTimes exploring the risks to global health brought on by the #AMR crisis and stressing the urgency to act on the silent pandemic now. Head to on.ft.com/32DljBQ to read in full.
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We are proud to welcome the GRAM report published in @TheLancet this month. The findings offer the most comprehensive estimates of the impact of the global #AMR crisis exposing how it is accelerating at an alarming rate. Find our full statement at bit.ly/3rXyTIO.
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Investor Action on AMR retweeted
Damiano de Felice@damidefelice
3 Jan 2022
This promises to be an interesting event with many of our @AtMIndex and @AMRInvestAction collaborators, including @hgpi_2004, @WHO and @EBRD
AMRアライアンス・ジャパン/AMR Alliance Japan@amralliancejpn
22 Dec 2021
[Registration Open] (Webinar) Antimicrobial Resistance: A Future Global Health Crisis (January 13, 2022) -Date and time: Thursday, January 13, 2022 – 18:00-19:30 -Languages: English and Japanese 🖥️Please register zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_… ℹ️For more info amralliancejapan.org/en/2021…
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We are proud to share our response letter welcoming the #G7 Finance Ministers’ Statement on Actions to Support Antibiotic Development and highlighting our support of the G7 Finance Track in addressing antimicrobial resistance. Read the letter in full at bit.ly/3mbiEpE
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Investor Action on AMR is thrilled to be acknowledged by the #G7 Finance Ministers in their latest statement, which recognises our important work and the essential role of investors in the fight against #AMR. Head to bit.ly/3DZlYKm to read the statement in full.
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Join @FAIRRInitiative, @PRI_News and @AtMIndex tomorrow 18 Nov at 2 p.m. GMT for a discussion on the health and economic costs of anti-microbial resistance and the key gaps and focus areas for the years ahead! Register at bit.ly/2XBckP3. #AMR #WAAW #animalhealth
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Investor Action on AMR retweeted
FAIRR Initiative@FAIRRInitiative
6 Sep 2021
Really important to see this clear & direct statement from @WHO calling for an urgent reduction in antimicrobials used in #foodsystems: bit.ly/3yLFdod Currently, more than 2/3 of all #antimicrobials worldwide are used in agriculture, posing a huge #AMR risk factor.
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Must read new report by @UKAMREnvoy ! Concise summary of the need for funding and research into #AMR today.
FAIRR Initiative@FAIRRInitiative
22 Jul 2021
Important new report out by @UKAMREnvoy & @ClaireAOxlade outlining how, where and why research into #AMR should be intensified so as to mitigate & contain the #silentpandemic, w an emphasis on a #OneHealth approach. Read it online now: bit.ly/3Bt6v5s
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#AMR is often treated as a future #publichealth crisis, something that needs to be defused today to protect the patients of tomorrow. But what effects of AMR can already be felt today? Find out in this engaging & concerning new report:
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Investor Action on AMR retweeted
Dr Helena Wright@_HWright
15 Jul 2021
One of the fascinating graphs from the UK National Food Strategy, out today, which shows that agricultural antibiotic use is highest in pig meat. #antibiotics #FoodStrategy @ASOAntibiotics @AMRInvestAction @FAIRRInitiative
National Food Strategy@food_strategy
15 Jul 2021
The National Food Strategy is focused on building a better food system for a healthier nation. Read our plan 👇 nationalfoodstrategy.org/ #NationalFoodStrategy
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Interesting & entirely new sector to consider in fight against #AMR: raw dog food. Read more about this surprising new research, which reiterates the urgency for a #OneHealth approach to this #publichealth crisis: bit.ly/2VCzGCG
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'This leadership is critical for sending a clear message to producers that use of medically important antibiotics needs to end in order to prevent the next pandemic.' Great to see Wendy's making sector leading commitments on antibiotic use: bit.ly/3h3D0yO
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Great thread on #AMR regarding the #PASTEURact-- well worth a read for those interested in #publichealth or #policy and #pandemicprevention.
IDSA
@IDSAInfo
29 Jun 2021
Good afternoon & Welcome to the #AMRchat! We will discuss how antimicrobial resistance (#AMR) & #antibioticresistance develop & impact patients; the intersection of AMR, COVID-19 & the #PASTEURAct—bipartisan legislation in Congress! Let’s start off with introductions.
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'SMEs now account for 75% of all late-stage antibiotics in the R&D pipeline' Excellent new report highlights the need to support small & medium sized enterprises produce their vital new #antibiotics given a hostile economic environment: bit.ly/3zTPWP7

Biotech’s antibiotic warriors need new reward system in superbug fight | Access to Medicine

accesstomedicinefoundation.org
Mara Lilley@mara_lilley
18 Jun 2021
For investors wishing to learn more about AMR, what’s urgently need to fix #antibiotic market failures how some #biotechs are finding new ways to bring life-saving #meds to those who need them: @ATMIndex’s new report is a great place to start bit.ly/3zcs2Ow #superbugs
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