EVIDENCE TO ACTION: Advancing the Antimicrobial Resistance Agenda During a Pandemic

Webinar Recap: “Evidence to Action” – Advancing the AMR Agenda During the Pandemic

On December 3, 2020, the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), in collaboration with the International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS) and the Embassy of Denmark in Korea, hosted a pivotal webinar titled “Evidence to Action: Advancing the Antimicrobial Resistance Agenda during a Pandemic.” IVI

Key Highlights:

• Addressing the Dual Threats: The webinar emphasized the pressing need to continue implementing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) National Action Plans, even amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts highlighted that while COVID-19 demands immediate attention, AMR remains a looming threat that could undermine decades of global health progress and jeopardize the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.IVI
• Expert Panel Discussions: Distinguished speakers from IVI, ICARS, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Kingdom shared strategic insights on leveraging existing evidence and data to combat AMR, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The discussions focused on actionable strategies to maintain momentum in AMR initiatives during global health crises.IVI
• Interactive Engagement: Participants were encouraged to engage actively by submitting questions and comments during the live session, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and experiences related to AMR challenges and solutions.

This webinar served as a crucial platform for stakeholders to reaffirm their commitment to combating AMR, ensuring that efforts to address this “silent pandemic” continue unabated, even in the face of unprecedented global health challenges.

Speakers:
H.E. Park Neung-hoo, Minister for Health & Welfare, Korea
H.E. Magnus Heunicke, Minister for Health, Denmark
H.E. Einar Jensen, Ambassador of Denmark to Korea
Professor Sabiha Essak, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Professor Dame Sally Davies, UK
Dr. Hanan H. Balkhy, Assistant Director General, WHO
Dr. Jerome Kim, Director General, IVI, Korea
Dr. Marianne Holm, Head of Epidemiology & Public Health Research, IVI
Mr. Mohammad Julhas Sujan, Bangladesh Country Coordinator, IVI
Dr. Robert Skov, Scientific Director, ICARS
Ms. Nguyen Thu Thuy, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Agriculture, Vietnam

For more information and to access the webinar recording, please visit IVI’s official page.