Kids and Carers
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
AMR develops when bacteria, fungi or viruses are exposed to antibiotics, antifungals or antivirals. As a result, the antimicrobials become ineffective and infections may persist. In addition, medical interventions including surgery, chemotherapy and stem cell therapy may become impossible.
AMR is considered the biggest global threat of Health and Food Safety.
AMR Insights
For Children and their Carers who wish to know more on Antimicrobial resistance, aim to set up child-oriented activities to increase the awareness on AMR or otherwise will be involved in preventing Antimicrobial resistance in children, AMR Insights offers selected, global information on activities, specific education and extensive networking and partnering opportunities.
AMR Insights is for:
- Children
- Carers and parents
- Teachers
- Organizers of AMR events for children
- Pediatricians
Latest Topics
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14 April 2025Over 3 million children died from AMR-related infections in 2022, major study shows
A study at ESCMID Global 2025 revealed that over 3 million children worldwide lost their lives in 2022 due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR)-related infections. The study highlights the need for regional and global strategies to control AMR, especially in high-burden areas like South-East Asia and Africa. Over 752,000 children in Southeast Asia and 659,000 in […]
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26 March 2025Antimicrobial resistance prevention and education in schools: a brief for education policy-makers and school practitioners
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat, threatening food security and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. It is crucial to treat diseases, reduce food safety risks, protect the environment, and maintain progress. Six organizations, including FAO, UNEP, UNESCO, UNICEF, WHO, and WOAH, recognize the importance of young people in tackling AMR. Schools play a […]
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22 March 2025Antimicrobial resistance in community-acquired enteric pathogens amongst children ≤10-years-old in low-and middle income settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review examines antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in enteric pathogens among ≤10-year-old children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The study found that Campylobacter sp., Escherichia coli, Shigella sp., and Salmonella sp. are increasingly becoming insensitive to clinically important antibiotics. The study found high variability in regional subgroup analysis, with inter-study and region heterogeneity. The […]
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