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Event
27 August 2018

Tackling antimicrobial resistance through safe, clean water and environmental health

Photo: Kjpargeter / Freepik

Far too little attention is given to the issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and the way it spreads in our natural environment and water. How does it happen? What role do pollution and water quality play? How can safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) contribute to good health, preventing infections and reducing the needs for the use of antibiotics? We will explore solutions in this session.

The session will begin with introductory keynote speeches about environmental health and the role of WASH in the context of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Breakout groups will discuss specific issues:

• The role of WASH for preventing or limiting AMR.

• The environment as a vehicle and incubator for AMR and the interplay of various pollutants.

• Funding and incentive structures to strengthen mitigation measures.

• Policy, institutions and participation for coherent implementation.

Times

From 27 August 2018 at 16:00 to 27 August 2018 at 17:30

Venue

Folkets Hus, Barnhusgtan 12-14,

Resources

Relevant Content

5 September 2018

Video

CARL-FREDRIK FLACH – WHAT CAN WE DO TO PREVENT ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) ?

Carl-Fredrik Flach from Gothenburg University is being interviewed by SIANI during the World Water Week 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden.

5 September 2018

Video

Christine Moe – WHAT CAN WE DO TO PREVENT ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) ?

Christine Moe from Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory University is being interviewed by SIANI during the World Water Week 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden.

5 September 2018

Video

Damiano de Felice – WHAT CAN WE DO TO PREVENT ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) ?

Damiano de Felice from Access to medicine foundation is being interviewed by SIANI during the World Water Week 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden. 

5 September 2018

Video

Nicolai Schaaf – What can we do to prevent antimicrobial resistance (AMR) ?

Nicolai Schaaf from the Swedish International Water Institute (SIWI) is being interviewed by SIANI during the World Water Week 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden. 

5 September 2018

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Steven J. Hoffman – How can we prevent antimicrobial resistant (AMR)?

Steven J. Hoffman from the School of Health Policy and Management, York University is being interviewed by SIANI during the World Water Week 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Agenda

16:00 Welcome

Opening remarks:
Sarah Dickin, Stockholm Environment Institute

16:03 Keynote:
Carl-Fredrik Flach, University of Gothenburg

16:15 Introduction to the breakout sessions by the facilitating experts

16:25 Breakout sessions:

  • The role of WASH for preventing or limiting AMR
    Annika Nordin, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
  • The environment as a vehicle and incubator for AMR and the interplay of various pollutants
    Marc Sprenger, WHO
  • Funding and incentive structures to strengthen mitigation measures
    Damiano de Felice, Access to Medicine Foundation
  • Global governance of AMR
    Steven J. Hoffman, Global Strategy Lab

17:10 Panel discussion:
Presentation and discussion of results from the working groups, with the keynote speaker and moderator

17:30 End of session