AMR are in many ways complex, it encompasses many sectors of society; agriculture, animal husbandry, industry and health. But it is at the same time very simple, and we know what we need to do: we have to prevent the spread of infections, ensure access to antibiotics to those who need it, use them correctly, and avoid overuse.AMR affects everyone, but it affects low-income countries the most. It is a result of inequality and lack of access to health services. Drug resistant tuberculosis is one example. Long and toxic treatment regiments, inadequate diagnostics and poor follow up and support has led to more than 400 000 people with drug resistant tuberculosis every year- killing more than 100 000.

In our projects we provide social and nutritional support to people with drug resistant tuberculosis, and we advocate with national health governments for their right to the shortest and most effective treatment. We also partner with Kibong’oto Infectious Disease Hospital, which is a center of excellence for drug resistant tuberculosis in Tanzania.In 2019 there was an estimated 1.27 million deaths attributable to bacterial AMR. With climate change and war and conflict being drivers of AMR, it is now urgent to act.