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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · 15h

Pioneering Norwegian research demonstrates that environmental criteria in antibiotic procurement can boost sustainability, reduce shortages, and protect public health.

#PublicHealth #AMR

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · 6d

The deadly Klebsiella pneumoniae can resist nearly all antibiotics. Colleagues found a new antibody that blocks its protective coat, helping the immune system clear the infection. This offers hope against the “silent pandemic” of #AMR.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Monoclonal antibodies protect against pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae - Nature

Capsule-specific human monoclonal antibodies are protective against bloodstream infection by Klebsiella pneumoniae sequence type 147 in a mouse model of septicaemia, and could provide a useful strategy against pathogens with antimicrobial resistance.

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · 8d

Horizon Europe has launched a €253M AMR partnership to accelerate innovation and move potential therapies closer to market. The first funding call, focused on treatments, will open in November following a pre-announcement in mid-October.
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Horizon Europe’s new antimicrobial resistance partnership looks to the market

Horizon Europe’s partnership for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research launched last week with a plan to bring Europe closer to finding new anti-microbial therapies in the next decade. With more of ...

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · 16d

The group in #brianhie.bsky.social at Stanford used AI to design the first-ever functional bacteriophages. AI can explore countless phage genomes in silico, speeding discovery of new alternatives to antibiotics. A breakthrough for #AMR, but also raises ethical & safety questions. #AI #Biotech

Arc Institute @arcinstitute.org · 20d

In a new preprint from @brianhie.bsky.social's lab, the team reports the first generative design of viable bacteriophage genomes.

Leveraging Evo 1 & Evo 2, they generated whole genome sequences, resulting in 16 viable phages with distinct genomic architectures.

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · 18d

New study: NAPs haven’t always led to quick reductions in antibiotic sales. But they may still strengthen infection prevention & control, surveillance, and stewardship. With clearer goals, these efforts could hopefully deliver lasting gains against AMR. #AMR #IPC
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Impact of implementation of World Health Organization National Action Plans on antibiotic rates: a time series analysis of 37 countries | Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

Impact of implementation of World Health Organization National Action Plans on antibiotic rates: a time series analysis of 37 countries

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · 19d

#AMR

The RESISFORCE Network 🇳🇴🇨🇦🇮🇳🇧🇷🇺🇲 @resisforce.bsky.social · 19d

Program for our joint event with the NORSE network on October 24th in Oslo.

www.fhi.no/en/ab/confer...

International Symposium – Science, Trust, and Democracy: Communicating Health Challenges in a Polarized Era

How do we communicate health challenges at a time when trust is under pressure and misinformation spreads faster than a virus?

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · 19d

#AMR

The RESISFORCE Network 🇳🇴🇨🇦🇮🇳🇧🇷🇺🇲 @resisforce.bsky.social · 19d

See our 2024 symposium recording here.
AMR: "Wake-up call" or "Dream on"?
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Antimicrobial resistance: “Wake-up call” or “Dream on”? - Faculty of Dentistry

This crucial question framed the recent symposium organized by the NORSE and RESISFORCE networks in collaboration with the AMR Centre at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH). The symposium ...

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · 21d

Annual Norwegian NORM/NORM-VET report released.
Norway’s strict antibiotic policies pay off. Record-low use in humans & animals, and some of Europe’s lowest #AMR rates. But ESBL & VRE are on the rise, so vigilance is vital.

www.unn.no/4a675d/sitea...

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · 23d

I’m looking forward to hosting the Resisforce and Norse annual international #AMR symposium.

Oct.24th the focus is on how to communicate complex topics in a time of low trust in knowledge and high polarization.

www.fhi.no/en/ab/confer...

International Symposium – Science, Trust, and Democracy: Communicating Health Challenges in a Polarized Era

How do we communicate health challenges at a time when trust is under pressure and misinformation spreads faster than a virus?

www.fhi.no

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · 25d

Today on World Sepsis Day, neonatal sepsis remains a major killer, taking over 400,000 newborn lives each year, driven by weak immunity, delayed care, and #AMR. Strengthening hygiene, diagnostics, and timely treatment is crucial to closing the survival gap.

www.financialexpress.com/life/health/...

World Sepsis Day 2025: 400,000 babies die each year from this silent infection—Can it be stopped?

World Sepsis Day 2025: Sepsis is a silent infection that takes 400,000 newborn lives every year. Weak immunity, delayed treatment, and drug resistance make it harder to save babies.

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The RESISFORCE Network 🇳🇴🇨🇦🇮🇳🇧🇷🇺🇲 @resisforce.bsky.social · 26d

Communication for all, in a polarized world. Join us for the annual Resisforce and Norse international symposium.
#PublicHealthhttps://www.odont.uio.no/english/about/events/2025/amr-communication-for-all-in-a-polarized-world.html

Science, Trust, and Democracy: Communicating Health Challenges in a Polarized Era - Faculty of Dentistry

How do we communicate health challenges in a time when trust is under pressure and misinformation spreads faster than viruses? This is the theme for NORSE and RESISFORCEs annual AMR symposium This f...

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · Sep 7

Step by step, more countries back the #CopenhagenDeclaration, empowering pharmacists worldwide to drive responsible antibiotic use and protect global health. #AMR.
www.arabtimesonline.com/news/kuwait-...

Kuwait commits to AMR fight with the signing of Copenhagen Declaration

LONDON, Sept 6: The Kuwait Pharmaceutical Association (KUPFA) has signed the Copenhagen Declaration on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), committing to global col...

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · Sep 6

Honored to be follower #9000. I share the concerns you raise, many around the world are watching with worry as science and evidence are sometimes sidelined in critical decisions. It’s more important than ever to stay informed and advocate for public health everywhere.

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · Sep 6

A new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Kasai province has killed 15 people, with 28 suspected cases of the Zaire strain. WHO is aiding the response, but recent aid cuts challenge containment.

Building the lost U.S. Ebola expertise and response capacity takes time.

www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

15 dead after new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Health officials have recorded at least 28 suspected cases amid the central African nation’s 16th outbreak of the deadly disease.

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · Sep 6

PAHO launched the Suzan McLennon-Miguel AMR Leadership Award to honor Caribbean leaders tackling #AMR, with nominations open until 30 September 2025. The award commemorates Dr. McLennon-Miguel’s One Health legacy and will be announced on 18 November 2025.

www.paho.org/en/news/5-9-...

PAHO launches award to recognize Caribbean leadership in the fight against superbugs

Nominations open until 30 September 2025Bridgetown, Barbados, 5 September 2025 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the Suzan McLennon-Miguel Caribbean Antimicrobial R...

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · Sep 6

California, Oregon, Washington (and Hawaii) formed the West Coast Health Alliance to provide unified, science-based vaccine guidance after the weakening of CDC. The states aim to restore trust with consistent, evidence-driven recommendations.
#PublicHealth

www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/03/c...

California, Oregon, and Washington to launch new West Coast Health Alliance to uphold scientific integrity in public health as Trump destroys CDC’s credibility | Governor of California

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Jeremy Faust, MD @jeremyfaust.bsky.social · Sep 3

Inside Medicine just broke the news that RFK jr. is again trying to pack the CDC’s vaccine committee with allies.

We need vetting on these people. They vote on legally binding national vaccine policy.

Read and contribute to the crowdsourcing!

insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-r...

Breaking: RFK Jr. seeks to rush 7 new members to CDC vaccine panel.

We have breaking news that I believe we are first to report here in Inside Medicine.

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · Sep 4

Gov. DeSantis and Surgeon General Ladapo announced plans to repeal all vaccine mandates, making Florida the first state to eliminate such requirements. This move will endanger children, disrupt vaccine access, and increase risks of preventable disease outbreaks
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Florida plans to become first state to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates

Florida plans to become the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates that have been a cornerstone of public health policy for decades in keeping schoolchildren and citizens safe from infectious disea...

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · Sep 3

Pharmacists are key in fighting #AMR: ensuring rational antibiotic use, promoting vaccination, supporting stewardship & patient education. We back the #FIP Copenhagen Declaration for global action.
pharmacydaily.com.au/news/psa-joi...

PSA joins global action on AMR | Pharmacy Daily

THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has joined 75 pharmacy organisations from around the world in calling for urgent action to tackle the rise of antibiotic and other antimicrobial resistanc...

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The RESISFORCE Network 🇳🇴🇨🇦🇮🇳🇧🇷🇺🇲 @resisforce.bsky.social · Sep 1

Misuse of antibiotics and poor regulation are accelerating #AMR globally, challenging modern health care. Better adherence to National Action Plans, enforcing responsible use, and raising awareness are critical to preserve the effectiveness of these medicines.
www.thenews.com.pk/latest/13404...

Our antibiotic crisis

Antibiotics are among humanity's most remarkable discoveries, emerging unexpectedly over the past century.The credit for this groundbreaking development goes to the Scottish physician and...

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Matthew Facciani @matthewfacciani.bsky.social · Aug 29

After CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired for resisting vaccine policy changes, @jeremyfaust.bsky.social reminds us that public health must come before ideology.
#USANotRFK

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · Aug 31

Gaslight much lately?
RFK Jr. fires thousands of employees, undermines trust, installs anti-vax leaders, then tells staff "Reform strengthens you". That’s not leadership,
it’s a Judas kiss with a smile.
#publichealth
#USAnotRFK
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RFK Jr. in open letter to CDC employees: ‘Reform does not diminish your work; it strengthens it’

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was under new leadership Friday as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attempted to quell the growing concern among employees.

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · Aug 30

UCLA Health ended an NDM-1 Pseudomonas aeruginosa outbreak by tracing it to an ICU sink biofilm via whole-genome sequencing, then eliminating it with targeted disinfection, plumbing changes, and staff education—showcasing the power of diverse IPC measures.

#AMR

www.newswise.com/articles/the...

These Techniques Stopped the Outbreak of an Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in a SoCal Hospital | Newswise

Researchers detected Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common hospital-acquired bacterium, often found in moist environments. But this strain carried a gene called New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM-1), an en...

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · Aug 29

The U.S. decision to deny visas to Palestinian delegates who were planning to attend the UNGA meeting about the recognition of a Palestinian state is highly problematic. It also raises concerns about its role as the UN’s host country.

#Gaza
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Trump Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Not Reward Terrorism and Revokes Visas of Palestinian Officials Ahead of UNGA - United States Department of State

In accordance with U.S. law, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is denying and revoking visas from members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) ahead of the up...

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · Aug 28

Norway’s Oil Fund sold its Caterpillar shares over ethical concerns tied to Israel.

Senator Graham calls the move “offensive” and threaten with consequences.

The Fund is managed on financial and ethical guidelines, not political pressure.

etikkradet.no/caterpillar-...

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USA-senator truar oljefondet: – Det vil få konsekvensar

At oljefondet har trekt seg ut av amerikanske Caterpillar fell ikkje i god jord hos den republikanske senatoren Lindsey Graham.

www.nrk.no

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