World AMR Awareness Week 2026

6th Annual Global Media Forum on AMR: Building Momentum for WAAW 2026 and the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance 

11 November | 13:00–14:30 CET | Global AMR Media Alliance in collaboration with the Quadripartite organizations 

Convened by the Global AMR Media Alliance (GAMA) in collaboration with the Quadripartite organizations, this virtual forum will bring together journalists, policymakers, technical experts, advocates, youth representatives and people affected by AMR. It will provide sector updates, key messages and story angles to support accurate, evidence-based and solutions-oriented reporting on WAAW 2026 and the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in Abuja. The programme will explore practical One Health action, Conference priorities and expected outcomes, and include an interactive media dialogue and reporting opportunities linked to the Global AMR Media Award 2026. 

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13 November 

Press Conference: New WHO AMR Diagnostic Tools and 10 Years of TrACSS Findings 

13 November | 13:00–14:30 CET | WHO AMR Department and Department of Communication  

Ahead of World AMR Awareness Week 2026, this WHO press conference will present findings from the tenth round of the Tracking AMR Country Self-assessment Survey (TrACSS), alongside the Essential package of diagnostic tests for bacterial and fungal infections and antimicrobial resistance and the Toolkit of standard operating procedures for bacteriology, mycology and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. The briefing will highlight a decade of progress and remaining gaps in implementing national AMR action plans, with key findings from the human health sector. It will also outline how the new tools can help countries expand access to quality-assured diagnostics, strengthen laboratory capacity, support appropriate antimicrobial use and improve AMR surveillance.  

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17 November 

Strengthening AMR Diagnostics: Launch of the WHO Essential Package of Diagnostic Tests and Laboratory SOP Toolkit 

17 November | 13:00–14:30 CET | WHO AMR Diagnostics team 

Under the WHO AMR Diagnostic Initiative, this global webinar will launch the essential package of diagnostic tests for bacterial and fungal infections and AMR and the laboratory standard operating procedures (SOP) toolkit. It will outline their scope, users and application, including tiered testing by level of care, and show how countries can update national essential diagnostics lists, align procurement, financing and service delivery, and strengthen laboratory quality systems. Country, patient, partner and professional perspectives will address training, technical assistance, investment and collaboration for equitable access to quality-assured microbiology diagnostics. Speakers: WHO, Global Leaders Group on AMR, Global Fund, Pakistan’s Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Society, ESCMID/CAESAR, SAGE-IVD, ASLM, Nigeria CDC and AMR Survivors Taskforce. 

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TrACSS 2026 in the Western Pacific: Translating Regional Findings into Practical AMR Priorities 

18 November 10:00AM to 11:30AM GMT +8 

The WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific will convene this webinar as part of World AMR Awareness Week 2026. The webinar will present key regional findings from the 2026 Tracking AMR Country Self-assessment Survey (TrACSS) and discuss practical priorities for strengthening national action on antimicrobial resistance. The webinar will feature country experiences and expert perspectives and will be conducted in English. 

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Global Launch of World AMR Awareness Week 2026: One Health, One Action - Prevent AMR Now 

18 November | 09:00 – 9:45 CET | FAO Headquarters, Rome, FAO Headquarters | Quadripartite organizations  

The global launch of WAAW 2026 will unite Quadripartite leadership and stakeholders around “One Health, one action: Prevent AMR now”, mobilizing concrete commitments and building political and public momentum towards the Fifth High-level Ministerial Conference on AMR in Nigeria. The programme will introduce campaign messages and resources, showcase multisectoral action, capture commitments for WAAW and the following 12 months, and announce the MSPP Global AMR One Health Action Award. A campaign moment, group photo and digital exhibition will amplify the call to action. Proposed contributions include joint video messages from the heads of FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH and perspectives from government, civil society, youth, media and the private sector. 

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19 November 

Bridging the Access Divide: Antimicrobial Access Across Income Levels on the Road to Abuja 

19 November | 14:00–15:30 CET | AMR Industry Alliance 

Hosted by the AMR Industry Alliance, this webinar will examine where access to antimicrobials and diagnostics breaks down across income levels, with particular attention to middle-income countries and lessons from Latin America. Two panels will explore practical solutions to registration, supply, procurement, affordability and market challenges, and consider what governments, partners and industry should commit to through the Abuja Compact ahead of the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR. The webinar will also announce the winner of the 2026 AMR Industry Alliance Stewardship Prize. An expert from WHO’s AMR Department will address antimicrobial access. A WHO Task Force of AMR Survivors representative is expected to share a lived-experience perspective from a low- or middle-income country, subject to confirmation. 

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Strengthening One Health Governance for AMR: A Framework and Country Lessons 

19 November | 13:00 – 14:00 CET | Global Strategy Lab 

This webinar will explore how countries can tailor One Health governance for AMR to national contexts. Combining a conceptual framework and comparative evidence with experiences from Zambia, Oman and Thailand, it will offer policymakers and practitioners practical lessons on cross-sectoral coordination, leadership, participation, decision-making, sustainable financing and accountability. Presentations, an interactive poll and a moderated discussion will examine institutional sustainability, equity and measuring progress. Proposed speakers include representatives of Global Strategy Lab, WHO Headquarters, Regional Office and country offices ReAct Asia and other Quadripartite organizations.  

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Converging Threats: AMR and Emerging Infections in a One Health World 

19 November | Time TBC | European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) 

This webinar will explore the shared drivers of AMR and emerging infections across the Mediterranean, including climate change, human mobility, animal production and environmental contamination. It will examine how integrated human, animal, food and environmental surveillance can strengthen early detection, preparedness and response, while addressing gaps in laboratory capacity, diagnostics and stewardship between the region’s northern and southern shores. The focus will be on translating One Health commitments into practical national and regional programmes and sustainable collaboration. Proposed contributors include MediCA2C and specialists from the University of Ibadan or International Livestock Research Institute, One Health Trust/Princeton University or the European Environment Agency, and Statens Serum Institut or ECDC; participation remains subject to confirmation. 

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19 November | 15:00–16:30 CET | ReAct Africa  

This webinar will explore how African countries can translate global AMR commitments into coordinated, accountable and sustainably financed One Health action. Drawing on country experiences, it will examine parliamentary leadership, civil society participation, multisectoral coordination and integration of AMR into national health and development priorities. Discussions will identify practical steps to strengthen legislation, budgets and oversight, prioritize limited resources and advance regional learning and technical cooperation. Proposed speakers represent the Global Leaders Group on AMR, ReAct Africa, WHO Headquarters and Regional Office for Africa, Africa CDC, Country representatives. 

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20 November | World Children’s Day 

Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention and Control in Global Health: A Shared Responsibility Against Antimicrobial Resistance 

20 November | 11:00–19:00 CET | Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery 

Marking WAAW 2026 and the Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery’s tenth anniversary, this international webinar will examine practical, integrated approaches to tackling AMR through antimicrobial and diagnostic stewardship, infection prevention and control, and safer surgical care. Sessions will address vaccination, conflict settings, mass gatherings, artificial intelligence, equitable access and sustainable surgical capacity, linking global challenges to implementation. Speakers listed in the programme include Massimo Sartelli, Claire Kilpatrick, Julie Storr, Souha Kanj, Sujith Chandy, Adrian Brink and Gabriel Levy Hara, alongside international clinical, public health and surgical experts. Participation is free and open to all, with live chat and certificates of participation. 

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One Health, One Action: Preventing AMR and Protecting Children  

20 November | 14:00–15:00 CET | International Pediatric Association 

Organized by the International Pediatric Association (IPA) and WHO, this webinar will connect the One Health dimensions of antimicrobial and antifungal resistance with practical action to protect children. IPA’s paediatric perspective will complement WHO priorities for prevention, international initiatives and coordinated action across human, animal, food and environmental health. Presentations and an interactive discussion will explore how to translate “One Health, one action: Prevent AMR now” into practice. Speakers will include a WHO expert highlighting priorities for preventing AMR through “From One Health to One Action”, alongside IPA working group members and university representatives.  

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Antimicrobial Stewardship Beyond Traditional Healthcare Settings: Addressing Over-the-Counter Antibiotic Use and Prescribing in Nontraditional Care Environments 

20 November | 16:00–17:00 CET | Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) 

Building on five years of WHO–PIDS collaboration during WAAW, this webinar will examine antimicrobial use beyond traditional healthcare settings, including over-the-counter antibiotic access, community pharmacies, urgent care centres, telehealth and dental practices. Speakers will discuss how prescribing and dispensing practices affect AMR and patient outcomes, compare stewardship challenges and opportunities across diverse global settings, and highlight evidence-based strategies to optimize antibiotic use. The session will also explore collaboration among clinicians, pharmacists, public health agencies and policymakers to advance antimicrobial stewardship. 

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23 November 

TrACSS at 10: Tracking Global Progress on Antimicrobial Resistance 

23 November | 13:00–14:30 CET  | Quadripartite Organizations (FAO, UNEP, WHO, WOAH) 

This Quadripartite webinar will mark the release of the tenth year of Tracking AMR Country Self-Assessment Survey (TrACSS) data and highlight the survey’s role in monitoring progress on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at global and national levels. The session will present the latest findings and trends over the past decade, featuring perspectives from the four Quadripartite organizations and country experiences of translating reporting into action. Panel discussions and an audience Q&A will explore how TrACSS can strengthen national monitoring, accountability, priority-setting and implementation of AMR national action plans. Proposed speakers include a member of the Global Leaders Group on AMR, representatives of the four Quadripartite organizations, country representatives and other experts.  

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24 November 

From Commitments to Communities: Civil Society in Action on Antimicrobial Resistance 

24 November | 14:00–15:30 CET | WHO Civil Society Task Force on AMR, with support from the Egyptian Society of Infection Control 

This webinar will explore how civil society can translate global AMR commitments into equitable, community-centred action through advocacy, implementation, accountability and evidence from lived experience. Country case studies, a panel discussion and audience dialogue will highlight practical lessons, barriers and enabling factors for sustainable participation, including financing, representation and coordination, and identify opportunities for governments, WHO, partners and funders to strengthen collaboration. Proposed speakers include representatives of the WHO Civil Society Task Force on AMR, Health Diplomacy Alliance, European Public Health Alliance, Commonwealth Pharmacists Association, Global Leaders Group on AMR and Egyptian Society of Infection Control, alongside country case-study contributors and WHO/policy representatives; all speakers remain subject to confirmation. 

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EGASP 2026: Launch of the Enhanced Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Programme Report 

24 November | TBC CET | WHO department for HIV, TB, Hepatitis and STIs  

The webinar will launch the 2026 EGASP Report, presenting the latest evidence on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae based on 2025 surveillance data from 10 countries across five WHO regions. Participants will hear country experiences, review recent WHO recommendations on new oral treatment options for gonorrhoea, and discuss how surveillance, laboratory strengthening and antimicrobial stewardship can inform treatment policies and help preserve the effectiveness of current and future treatments. The event will also highlight the need for sustained investment in gonococcal AMR surveillance, research and development, laboratory capacity and STI services. Speakers will include WHO technical experts, representatives from countries implementing EGASP and WHO Collaborating Centres, and representatives of the Quadripartite Youth Working Group bringing perspectives from communities. 

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