The AMR Narrative

Who We Are

Founded by Vanessa Carter, a patient advocate who survived a highly-resistant MRSA infection, The AMR Narrative was set up to promote and develop advocacy capacity among the public to improve participation and mobilise action against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). As patients and consumers, pet owners, parents or carers we play a pivotal role in advocating for the appropriate use of antimicrobial medicines. By protecting antimicrobial medicines in humans, animals, the environment and food sectors we are ensuring a more sustainable future for everyone especially those who are most vulnerable to untreatable infections. 

Our Three Pillars

Develop Advocacy Capacity

Developing public and patient capacity around AMR to encourage participation and advocacy through ongoing programmes, mentorship, tools and resources

Promote Public Understanding

Promoting public understanding and education for Antimicrobial Resistance through access to information and awareness raising

Foster Global Community

Building community and providing a platform for patients and the public to participate in events related to AMR, discover research projects and networking opportunities  

What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?

Microbes are part of nature and live all around us. Some of them even live harmoniously inside our bodies, but every now and again a bad one can cause  an infection.

Some infections are resistant to the antimicrobial medicines designed to treat them. Microbes, also known as germs, include bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites.

Antibiotics

treat bacterial infections

Antifungals

treat fungal infections

Antivirals

treat viral infections

Antiparasitics

treat parasitic infections

Million Deaths per year since 2019
The GRAM paper published in the Lancet in 2022 reported a comprehensive analysis of the global impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) estimating resistance itself caused 1.27 million deaths in 2019, and that antimicrobial-resistant infections played a role in 4.95 million deaths.

News

AMR Insights Masterclass 2024: Why The AMR Narrative matters

On the 26th of September 2024, Prof. Renier Coetzee (Member of the Board of Trustees from The AMR Narrative) presented at an International Masterclass hosted by AMR Insights. The International Masterclass was designed for professionals who want to understand Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in a short time, and included: A comprehensive explanation of bacteria, antibiotics and resistance

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UNGA High-Level Meeting activities 2024: The AMR Narrative

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) held on September 26, 2024, was convened with a critical objective: to galvanise international efforts to tackle the escalating global health threat posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The meeting aimed to reaffirm and accelerate commitments made by countries and stakeholders to address the

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Narratives matter

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Patient and public advocacy helps to promote change

Advocacy plays a crucial role towards increasing awareness about the escalating threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and the pressing need to take measures to prevent it. Advocacy also serves to educate policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the general public about the significance of using antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines responsibly. Raising our voices and creating awareness may also help to promote changes in prescribing practices, improved infection prevention and control measures, and increased funding for research and development. Furthermore, advocacy can encourage discussions around reducing the misuse of antimicrobials in food, animals, and the environment which is a significant contributor to the problem of AMR.

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This work has been made possible through generous contributions from our supporters:

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