The AMR Challenge

The U.S. government’s Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Challenge is a yearlong effort to accelerate the fight against antimicrobial resistance across the globe.

The AMR Challenge is a way for governments, private industries, and non-governmental organizations worldwide to make formal commitments that further the progress against antimicrobial resistance. The challenge encourages a One Health approach, recognizing that the health of people is connected to the health and animals and the environment.

Challenge Dates

The AMR Challenge launches at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in September 2018. Organizations can make commitments beginning September 25, 2018 until September 2019.

CDC will feature commitments throughout the year. At the 2019 UN General Assembly, antimicrobial resistance will continue to be a priority topic for world leaders.

Kick-off Event Livestream

Watch the kick-off event livestream on Sept. 25, 7 p.m. EST: http://cdn.digitalservices.online/AMR-Challenge . Follow along on social media with #GlobalAMRChallenge.

Join the Challenge: Commitment Areas

Show your organization’s commitment to combating antimicrobial resistance by submitting an actionable commitment for change.

To participate in the AMR Challenge, submit a commitment in at least one of five commitment areas:

Join the Challenge

Is your organization interested in joining the global effort to fight antimicrobial resistance?

Make a commitment.

CDC will feature your commitment on this website, social media, and more.

Email ARX@cdc.gov to learn more.

Tracking and data: Share data and improve data collection

Infection prevention and control: Reduce the spread of resistant germs

Antibiotic use: Improve appropriate antibiotic use, including ensuring access to these drugs

Environment and sanitation: Decrease antibiotics and resistance in the environment, including improving sanitation

Vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics: Invest in development and improved access

Commitment Examples

Examples of commitments include:

Tracking and data: Share data that can drive actions that protect people and animals
Infection prevention and control: Engage professional networks to take action, such as signing letters of commitment to improve infection control
Antibiotic use: Implement best practices across an organization, such as creating programs that work to improve antibiotic use
Vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics: Invest in innovative projects that accelerate the fight against antimicrobial resistance