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AMR Survivors Task Force: January-March 2025 Activities Summary

The WHO Task Force of AMR Survivors highlights key activities and contributions from January to March 2025, focusing on antimicrobial resistance awareness, innovation, and global health challenges. Members like Felix Liauw participated in international conferences in Malaysia, sharing experiences on neonatal sepsis and advocating for investment in innovative diagnostic tools, human behavior research, and international collaboration to address AMR disparities in low- and middle-income countries. He also joined the WHO AMR Partners Forum in Geneva, emphasizing storytelling to humanize AMR and the task force's achievements.

Bhakti Chavan contributed through a Novo Nordisk Foundation short film interview for World TB Day, stressing the role of AMR survivors in policymaking due to their firsthand understanding of diagnosis gaps and treatment access issues, particularly in regions affected by AMR.

Nour Shamas involved in the 9th AMR Conference, sharing narratives on navigating AMR treatments amid political conflicts and health system breakdowns, underscoring the urgent need for affordable diagnostics and antibiotics.

Vanessa Carter was prominently featured in media, including an article in 365 Health Diaries Zimbabwe and an interview on patient narratives, advocating for AMR awareness, innovative solutions, and global cooperation. She also participated in multiple events, such as roundtable discussions with WHO and other organizations, promoting meaningful engagement of patients in policy and practice.

Other members, including Brandon Jaka, Mashood Lawal, and Bhakti Chavan, engaged in strategic meetings and webinars on AMR surveillance, health diplomacy, and HIV-related resistance issues, collectively calling for sustainable partnerships and equitable access to healthcare innovations.

Overall, the task force emphasizes the importance of survivor stories, increased investment, and collaborative action to combat AMR effectively worldwide.