ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance

23/06/2026

ReAct Europe's Anna Karin Sjöblom and Therese Holm are in beautiful Visby on the island of Gotland for Almedalsveckan (Almedalen Week) – Sweden's annual political festival and democratic forum. The event brings together politicians, policymakers, civil society, the private sector, and the public for debates, seminars, and networking.

We are taking part in seminars and discussions on global health, the role of civil society, and the importance of global collaboration in addressing complex societal challenges such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

The scale of the event is impressive. Today alone, there have been 142 seminars on preparedness and security and 122 on health and social care. However, we found very few seminars dedicated to antimicrobial resistance throughout the week. Let's do better next year!

A sustainable and equitable response to antimicrobial resistance across sectors deserves a much higher place on the political agenda.

22/06/2026

What can you find in the ?

There are 6 sections👇🏿
- Understand
- Raise awareness
- Measure
- Rational use
- Prevent infection
- Policy

👉🏾 And over 500 recourses about !

Visit the ReAct Toolbox here 👉🏽 https://www.reactgroup.org/toolbox/

16/06/2026

😄 End last week, ReAct had the pleasure of welcoming participants to “Safe Care Starts With Us”! This is an infection prevention and control (IPC) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) competency development course for nurses.

🇺🇦 50 participants from across Ukraine, representing diverse specialties and levels of care, will now strengthen their knowledge of resistance and IPC alongside experts from Ukraine and Sweden.

The initiative is organized by ReAct Europe in partnership with our Ukrainian collaborators ZDOROVI agency.

We are so happy this course just started! 🤩
For a world free from untreatable infections. 🙏

15/06/2026

13/06/2026

Interested in the latest updates from ReAct? 🌍 🙂

We work around the world for stronger action on antibiotic resistance, with nodes across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America.

Our newsletter is a resource for you who want to follow the global work in the AMR field and stay informed with updates, stories and policy from around the world.

Find the subscription link here to receive the ReAct Newsletter monthly updates👇:

https://www.reactgroup.org/contact/newsletter/

11/06/2026

76 antibiotic-smart facilities in two years! 🌍

We are thrilled to announce that 36 new facilities have been awarded the "Antibiotic Smart" diploma. They now join the 40 facilities that reached this milestone in 2025.

Antibiotic Smart Sweden is coordinated by the Public Health Agency of Sweden. As one of the core partners in this ongoing initiative, ReAct is proud to support this work as it continues forward.

Key highlights from this milestone:

🔷 Broad engagement: From preschools and elderly care to water treatment and local leadership, addressing antibiotic resistance is a shared societal responsibility.

🔷 Hospitals onboard: Four hospitals have now been awarded for the first time, integrating antibiotic stewardship directly into everyday patient safety.

🔷 The One Health approach: Recognizing that human, animal, and environmental health are deeply interconnected for long-term sustainability.

Antibiotic resistance is a global challenge that requires collaboration across sectors and countries. A huge congratulations to everyone involved in making this happen!

👇 Read the full article to learn more about the initiative:
https://www.reactgroup.org/news-and-views/news-and-opinions/year-2026/over-70-antibiotic-smart-facilities-in-two-years/

09/06/2026

🌍 Be part of the ReAct Africa AMR Conference 2026!

ReAct brings together partners across the network through activities and conferences throughout the year. Our next major event is the ReAct Africa AMR Conference 2026, taking place 21–22 July in Lusaka, Zambia.

The conference will convene policymakers, researchers, civil society leaders, and global health experts committed to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across Africa.

Under the theme:

"Africa Leading the Way to Institutionalising Pragmatic People-Centred AMR Solutions from Grassroots to Regional Level,"
participants will explore innovative approaches to strengthening AMR governance, advancing evidence-based policy, and promoting community-driven action.

Register now and join the conversation shaping the future of AMR responses in Africa > https://web.cvent.com/event/ea305cd4-1d0a-45c5-b468-66f9bd75de34/summary

08/06/2026

HAPPENING TODAY, STILL TIME TO REGISTER!
JOIN OUR WEBINAR!

From People to Leaders: Community voices shaping Abuja 2026

📅 Monday 8 June
⏲️ 14-15.30 CEST

Together, we will look ahead to the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR in Abuja, Nigeria.

▶️ We will present findings from ReAct’s global community survey
▶️ There will be two panel discussions:
How community voices can help drive stronger action on antibiotic resistance
▶️ There will be discussions and Q&A!

Warm welcome to join!

Learn more and register here ⬇️

https://www.reactgroup.org/news-and-views/news-and-opinions/year-2026/join-webinar-from-people-to-leaders-community-voices-shaping-abuja-2026/

Register directly ⬇️

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pqlUx7j5SBa-wQM_5zS0Kg #/registration

04/06/2026

We are proud to share ReAct’s newly released 2025 Impact Report, highlighting what we achieved over the past year!

From grassroots action to global policy engagement, we work to advance equitable access to effective antibiotics around the world. 🌍

Here are a few highlights from 2025:

🇮🇳 India: Engaged women-led community groups in Delhi to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance and link it to everyday health concerns.

🇺🇦 Ukraine: Worked closely with healthcare partners to improve awareness and infection prevention practices. Online trainings reached approximately 2,000 healthcare professionals across the country.

🇿🇲 Zambia: Helped establish the country’s first Parliamentary Caucus on Antimicrobial Resistance, bringing stronger political attention to AMR.

🇧🇴 Bolivia: Worked with community networks and policymakers to support early discussions on national AMR and food safety policies.

These examples show what is possible when communities, experts, and decision-makers work together.

2025 was also a milestone year as ReAct marked 20 years of working for a world free from untreatable infections. This journey has only been possible thanks to the support and partnership of funders, communities, civil society, institutions, and colleagues around the world.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has walked alongside us, shared our vision, and contributed to this vital work. We could not have done it without you! 🙏

Read the full report to learn more about the impact we achieved together 👇
https://www.reactgroup.org/news-and-views/news-and-opinions/year-2026/reacts-2025-impact-report-from-grassroots-action-to-global-forums/

01/06/2026

JOIN OUR WEBINAR!
From People to Leaders: Community voices shaping Abuja 2026

📅 Monday 8 June
⏲️ 14-15.30 CEST

Together, we will look ahead to the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR in Abuja, Nigeria.

▶️ We will present findings from ReAct’s global community survey
▶️ There will be two panel discussions:
How community voices can help drive stronger action on antibiotic resistance
▶️ There will be discussions and Q&A!

Warm welcome to join!

Learn more and register here ⬇️
https://www.reactgroup.org/news-and-views/news-and-opinions/year-2026/join-webinar-from-people-to-leaders-community-voices-shaping-abuja-2026/

Register directly ⬇️
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pqlUx7j5SBa-wQM_5zS0Kg #/registration