76 antibiotic-smart facilities in two years!🌍 We are thrilled to announce that 36 new facilities have been awarded the "Antibiotic Smart" diploma. They now join the 40 facilities that reached this milestone in 2025. Antibiotic Smart Sweden is coordinated by the Public Health Agency of Sweden. As one of the core partners in this ongoing initiative, ReAct is proud to support this work as it continues forward. Key highlights from this milestone: 🔷 Broad engagement: From preschools and elderly care to water treatment and local leadership, addressing antibiotic resistance is a shared societal responsibility. 🔷 Hospitals onboard: Four hospitals have now been awarded for the first time, integrating antibiotic stewardship directly into everyday patient safety. 🔷 The One Health approach: Recognizing that human, animal, and environmental health are deeply interconnected for long-term sustainability. Antibiotic resistance is a global challenge that requires collaboration across sectors and countries. A huge congratulations to everyone involved in making this happen! 👇 Read the full article to learn more about the initiative: reactgroup.org/news-and-view… #AntibioticSmart #OneHealth #AntibioticResistance

🌍 Be part of the ReAct Africa AMR Conference 2026! ReAct brings together partners across the network through activities and conferences throughout the year. Our next major event is the ReAct Africa AMR Conference 2026, taking place 21–22 July in Lusaka, Zambia. The conference will convene policymakers, researchers, civil society leaders, and global health experts committed to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across Africa. Under the theme: "Africa Leading the Way to Institutionalising Pragmatic People-Centred AMR Solutions from Grassroots to Regional Level," participants will explore innovative approaches to strengthening AMR governance, advancing evidence-based policy, and promoting community-driven action. Register now and join the conversation shaping the future of AMR responses in Africa > web.cvent.com/event/ea305cd4…

HAPPENING TODAY, STILL TIME TO REGISTER! JOIN OUR WEBINAR! From People to Leaders: Community voices shaping Abuja 2026 📅 Monday 8 June ⏲️ 14-15.30 CEST Together, we will look ahead to the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR in Abuja, Nigeria. ▶️ We will present findings from ReAct’s global community survey ▶️ There will be two panel discussions: How community voices can help drive stronger action on antibiotic resistance ▶️ There will be discussions and Q&A! Warm welcome to join! Learn more and register here ⬇️ reactgroup.org/news-and-view… Register directly ⬇️ us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…

We are proud to share ReAct’s newly released 2025 Impact Report, highlighting what we achieved over the past year! Here are a few highlights from 2025: 🇮🇳 India: Engaged women-led community groups in Delhi to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance and link it to everyday health concerns. 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Worked closely with healthcare partners to improve awareness and infection prevention practices. Online trainings reached approximately 2,000 healthcare professionals across the country. 🇿🇲 Zambia: Helped establish the country’s first Parliamentary Caucus on Antimicrobial Resistance, bringing stronger political attention to AMR. 🇧🇴 Bolivia: Worked with community networks and policymakers to support early discussions on national AMR and food safety policies. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has walked alongside us, shared our vision, and contributed to this vital work. We could not have done it without you! 🙏 Read the full report to learn more about the impact we achieved together 👇 reactgroup.org/news-and-view… #AntibioticResistance #OneHealth

JOIN OUR WEBINAR! From People to Leaders: Community voices shaping Abuja 2026 📅 Monday 8 June ⏲️ 14-15.30 CEST Together, we will look ahead to the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR in Abuja, Nigeria. ▶️ We will present findings from ReAct’s global community survey ▶️ There will be two panel discussions: How community voices can help drive stronger action on antibiotic resistance ▶️ There will be discussions and Q&A! Warm welcome to join! Learn more and register here ⬇️ reactgroup.org/news-and-view… Register directly ⬇️ us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…

Many infections are treated with #antibiotics: Bacterial pneumonia Bloodstream infections Intra-abdominal infections Urinary tract infections Typhoid fever Skin infections Meningitis Tuberculosis Severe diarrhea Cardiac infections Bone and joint infections Gonorrhea Streptococcal sore throat Lyme disease Chlamydia and many more.... This in turn also make antibiotics crucial for conditions or situation where you are especially vulnerable to infections such as at childbirth, cancer treatment, surgery, organ transplantation. We need to act on #AntibioticResistance now, for a world free from untreatable infections.

JOIN OUR WEBINAR! From People to Leaders: Community voices shaping Abuja 2026 📅 Monday 8 June ⏲️ 14-15.30 CEST Together, we will look ahead to the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR in Abuja, Nigeria. ▶️ We will present findings from ReAct’s global community survey ▶️ There will be two panel discussions: How community voices can help drive stronger action on antibiotic resistance ▶️ There will be discussions and Q&A! Warm welcome to join! Learn more and register here ⬇️ reactgroup.org/news-and-view… Register directly ⬇️ us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…

JUST RELEASED: ReAct Policy Brief! FROM DIALOGUE TO PROGRESS: EVOLVING THE ROLE OF MINISTERIAL MEETINGS ON AMR While global AMR governance has expanded in recent years, the current system remains fragmented — with unclear mandates, persistent funding shortages, and significant accountability gaps. Ahead of the fifth Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR in Abuja, ReAct’s latest policy brief examines the growing role of the ministerial meeting mechanism within global AMR governance. The brief explores: - how the mechanism has evolved - what previous meetings have delivered and - how it can be further institutionalized to strengthen accountability, continuity, and coordinated international action on AMR. Read more and access the full brief 👇🏾 reactgroup.org/news-and-view… #WHA79 #AMR #Globalhealth This policy brief was developed with support from the Global Challenges Foundation.

Youth, World Health Assembly #WHA79 and Global Action Plan on AMR As the next Global Action Plan on AMR is to be adopted at the World Health Assembly next week, we must ensure it works for everyone. For youth, following this process matters. -From WHA to communities: Policy must reach the ground level to be effective. -Bridging the gap: Youth can help translate policy into community action. -Meaningful impact: Real engagement helps protect the most vulnerable populations. Meaningful youth engagement is an important part of the AMR response. Read full text here👇: reactgroup.org/news-and-view… #AMR

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global challenge that needs local solutions In 2025 @WHO launched the Civil Society Task Force on AMR to strengthen global engagement. This initiative is built to bridge the gap between high-level strategies and community realities. Key highlights: -Empowers civil society to contribute effectively to the fight against AMR. -Amplifies voices of vulnerable populations in policy discussions. -ReAct serves as Co-Chair, bringing 20 years of expertise to the table. -Constitutes of 81 members from civil society. 👉Read the full story here: reactgroup.org/news-and-view… #AMR #OneHealth

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It’s #WorldHandHygieneDay! What’s the single most effective way to prevent infections? 👉 Hand hygiene Practicing good hand hygiene and #HandWashing helps reduce the spread of pathogens and tackle #AntibioticResistance (#AMR). Clean hands save lives. 🙌

The importance of local leadership in addressing AMR In the Jahangirpuri slum in New Delhi, India, we saw the power of local engagement. While campaigns build awareness, the foundation is everyday local action. Through the React Asia Pacific Antibiotic Smart Community initiative, local women are proving that leadership begins at home. Here’s what we learned: Prevention is key: Access to water, hygiene, and sanitation helps reduce antibiotic use. Context matters: Poverty and gender roles shape how medicines are used. Empowerment works: Local voices share knowledge. 👉 Read the full story here: reactgroup.org/news-and-view… Do you think local action is the heart of global health? ❤ #AMR #OneHealth

Vaccines play a critical role in efforts to address antibiotic resistance During World Immunization Week 2026, we reflect on how vaccines protect us throughout life. The connection between immunization and antibiotic resistance is direct: -Fewer infections lead to decreased need for antibiotics. -Reduced antibiotic use leads to slower development of resistance. Antibiotic resistance is not just about treating infections. It is about preventing them in the first place. This is why prevention must remain at the top of the global health agenda #WorldImmunizationWeek #VaccinesWork

Join the ReAct Africa AMR Conference 2026 Across the ReAct network, we organise key meetings and activities to address antimicrobial resistance. This July, our African node will host the ReAct Africa AMR Conference 2026, bringing together leaders shaping Africa’s response to antimicrobial resistance, from policy to community-level action. This conference is the leading platform on AMR in the African region, with attendance from over 40 African countries last year. 🎯 Early Bird Registration: $160 (ends on 30 April) ⬆️ Standard Registration: $200 📍 Lusaka, Zambia | 21–22 July 2026 👇Secure your spot now: web.cvent.com/event/ea305cd4… #AMR #OneHealth #RAAC2026

Last chance: Make your voice heard for Abuja 2026! 🌍 -We are gathering community priorities for the upcoming Abuja AMR Ministerial meeting -Your input ensures global actions reflect local needs -It takes only 8–10 minutes to complete 👇 Take the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #AMR #AbujaMinisterialAMR2026

Make your voice heard for Abuja 2026! 🌍 -We are gathering community priorities for the upcoming Abuja AMR Ministerial meeting -Your input ensures global actions reflect local needs -It takes only 8–10 minutes to complete 👇Take the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #AMR #AbujaMinisterialAMR2026

AMR on the agenda at ESCMID 2026 As ESCMID Global 2026 wraps up in Munich, ReAct  joined one of the key global forums shaping the future of antimicrobial resistance #AMR. Beyond a leading scientific congress, @ESCMID continues to be an important space to exchange across disciplines, from research to policy and implementation. What emerged clearly this year is that AMR remains high on the global agenda, but the context around it is shifting.