On the Frontlines of AMR: A Systems Approach
On the Frontlines of AMR: A Systems Approach
Monday, September 23, 2024 | 3:00–5:00 PM EDT
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) hosted an in-person event on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), to explore the role of strong supply chains and health systems to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Global experts, local practitioners, and health workers on the frontlines of the fight against AMR shared their experiences and insights.
Our panelists examined:
- How to shore up supply chains and regulatory systems to effectively address AMR
- The vital role of laboratory systems, frontline health workers, and water and sanitation in health facilities
- The importance of building resilient health systems capable of adapting to the evolving threat of AMR
- Countries’ commitments to bolster the fight against AMR through accountability mechanisms and political declarations
Featured speakers:
- Francis Aboagye-Nyame, Project Director, MTaPS Program, Management Sciences for Health
- Dr. Caline S. Mattar, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Global Health Scholars Pathway in Internal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine
- Patrick Mubangizi, Africa Director, Fleming Fund, Mott MacDonald
- Josette Vignon, Madagascar Country Director, WaterAid
With remarks from:
- Marian W. Wentworth, President and CEO, Management Sciences for Health (Introduction)
- The Honorable Pierre N’gou Dimba, Minister of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Health Coverage, Côte d’Ivoire
- Dr. Jide Idris, MBBS, MD, MPH, Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
- Dr. Mirfin Mpundu, Senior AMR and Biodefense Advisor, Emerging Threats Division of the Office of Infectious Diseases, Bureau for Global Health, USAID
Moderated by:
- Angelo Katumba, Senior Program Manager, Partnerships & Capacity Strengthening, AVAC
This discussion took place in advance of the High-Level Meeting on AMR, where policymakers, advocates, diplomats, and practitioners made global commitments to address the pressing issue of AMR worldwide.