Breadcrumb Virtual Dialogue: Addressing AMR for better cancer care – the importance of collaboration towards one goal Tuesday, 3 September 2024 Virtual Dialogue: Addressing AMR for better cancer care – the importance of collaboration towards one goal People with cancer are more susceptible to infections due to the lowering of their immune defenses. As many as one in five cancer patients undergoing treatment is hospitalized due to an infection and infections are the second leading cause of death for people living with cancer. The emergence of drug-resistant pathogens is a grave threat to cancer care. There is an urgent need to address the critical issue of AMR as it will roll back progress made to date in modern medicines, including cancer treatment. The time to act is now. The second High Level Meeting (HLM) on AMR is taking place at the UN General Assembly in September this year. All the key stakeholders must come together to accelerate progress and implement actions to address AMR at national, regional and global levels. AMR is a complex and widespread issue that requires immediate and collaborative action. The UNHLM in September must result in clear and measurable action with adequate funding and concrete next steps. In this Virtual Dialogue UICC aims to highlight the importance of collaboration in addressing AMR, and particularly: The role of patient organisations in advocacy for accelerated action on AMR and the importance of civil society as a whole in the AMR response via a one health approach. The importance of multisectoral collaboration in addressing AMR for better cancer care, involving the health work force, policymakers, and civil society. Speakers Vanessa Carter - Chair, WHO Taskforce of AMR Survivors Om Prasad Gautam - Hygiene Lead, WaterAid Kefas Samson - World Health Organization (WHO) Muna Abu Sin - Ambassador on AMR of the Federal Ministry of Health, Germany Event Information Organiser UICC Date and time Tuesday, 3 September 2024 - Tuesday, 3 September 2024 Tags Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Last update Wednesday 28 August 2024 Share this page Tuesday 3 September, 14:00-15:00 CEST (check your timezone here) Register now