Denmark to host new international research centre for global solutions on antimicrobial resistance

It is widely recognised that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats to global health, prosperity and economic growth.

Today Denmark takes an important first step in the process of strengthening global governance in the fight against AMR when Danish Minister of Health Ellen Trane Nørby signs a memorandum of understanding with Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

The agreement states mutual intentions to collaborate closely on the establishing an independent research centre, the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Solutions on AMR, in Denmark.

– Antimicrobial resistance is a serious global threat that requires ambitious global solutions on multiple levels. I am very proud that Denmark is now taking leadership in our future global work on finding new solutions for the serious challenges with antimicrobial resistance we are facing today, says Minister of Health, Ellen Trane Nørby.

– Denmark is globally recognised for our work with antimicrobial resistance. I would be very pleased to have the new AMR-centre placed in Denmark. This will give Denmark an opportunity to remain in the lead when it comes to world-class research in antimicrobial resistance and attract top scientists across to world to Denmark, says Minister for Environment and Food Jakob Elleman-Jensen.

– Antimicrobial resistance is an enormous problem not least for the developing countries. This issue will be an important part of the activities of the future centre, says Minister for Development Cooperation, Ulla Tørnæs.

– Antimicrobial resistance is a huge challenge which affects a lot of people around the world. That is why it is great that we now cooperate across borders about this issue. In Denmark, we are already in front when it comes to research within the area. We need to share and develop this knowledge together with international experts so that it makes a difference to as many people as possible, says Minister for Higher Education and Science Tommy Ahlers.

Source: Ministry of Education and Science of Denmark