Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing health challenges facing the world today.  

The World Health Organistion (WHO) states that AMR is the third leading cause of mortality in the world. Globally, over 1 million deaths are directly linked to bacterial AMR, and 5 million deaths indirectly. 

The World Health Organisation also predicts that  AMR will cause 39 million deaths worldwide over the next 25 years, equivalent to over 3 deaths every minute.

From misuse and overuse of antibiotics, lack of clean water and inadequate healthcare infrastructure, the causes of AMR are complex and interconnected.

On Wednesday the 6 November, from 09.45 - 14.35 (GMT) the College will be hosting a virtual conference to mark International Pathology Day. Themed The rise of global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), the day will focus on how the global health communicty can tackle the rise of AMR. The conference is in partnership with our sponsor the British Society for Haematology (BSH). 

We are delighted to be able to welcome Professor Dame Sally Davies, the UK’s Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance, who will open the conference in conversation with Vice President for Communications, Dr Noha El-Sakka OBE alongside the President, Dr Bernie Croal.

Delegates will also hear additional presentations from speakers from across the globe:

• Professor Walid Al Wali, Consultant Medical Microbiologist, Hamad Medical Corporation at Al Wakra Hospital - Qatar
• Professor Clare Chandler, Medical Anthropologist, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine - UK
• Dr Wael Elamin, Medical Director, M42 – UAE
• Dr Justin Loke, Dr Justin Loke, CRUK/AACR Transatlantic Fellow, University of Birmingham, UK and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - USA

Our roundtable discussion

Global Perspectives on AMR will take place in the afternoon. Inspired by our 6-part free ‘Global Antimicrobial Resistance Webinar Series,’ our panel of experts from Canada, Hong Kong, Nigeria and the UK will offer their insights on AMR. Specifically, exploring the challenges and opportunities and comparing and highlighting similar experiences. The discussion will also address the prevalence of AMR across various countries and thier priorities for tackling this threat to health.

Digital poster competition

The theme of this year’s competition is ‘Conquering Superbugs: Innovations in Combating Antimicrobial Resistance’ entries are invited from individuals and teams until the closing date on Wednesday 23 of October at midnight BST. Find out how to enter, the terms and conditions and the cash prizes to be won at our event page

Lunch time activities

The College has been working to to highlight the threats to human health by the rise in AMR and there will be a presentation highlighting the work around this.

Secure your place and be a part of this vital conversation - register now. Together, we can make a difference in the global fight against AMR.