Harare, Zimbabwe, November 20, 2023 — In the spirit of joint action against the rising threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Africa CDC is participating in the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2023 celebrations taking place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from November 18 to 24, 2023. This year’s theme “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together” advocates for collaboration across sectors to preserve the efficacy of these critical medicines. Combating AMR is a truly global endeavour which should be addressed through a One Health approach.

Antimicrobial Resistance jeopardises the effectiveness of essential medicines, impacting the treatment of infections in both humans and animals. In Africa, where AMR has been identified as a more significant challenge than HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis, the urgency to address this issue is paramount.