Roundtable discussion at the European Parliament

The event is hosted by the following MEPs: Kay Swinburne (ECR, UK), MEP Marian Harkin (ALDE, IE), Karin Kadenbach (S&D, AT), Cristian Busoi (EPP, RO)

Excessive and inappropriate use of antibiotics and poor infection control practices have progressively turned antimicrobial resistance into a massive threat for humankind. The pipeline of new antibiotics is almost dry and patients are facing an alarming public health concern, without having a working treatment for their disease. A coherent, comprehensive and integrated approach at all levels of government, involving different actors and sectors is needed. Fostering innovative solution as rapid diagnostic technologies plays is a key to reduce antibiotic misuse and abuse. The EP Interest group is delighted to invite you to a roundtable discussion on the role of innovative diagnostic technologies to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Keynote speakers:

Arunas Ribokas

Member of the Cabinet of Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis - Health and Food Safety

Barbara Kerstiens

Deputy Head of Unit for fighting infectious diseases and advancing public health, DG RTD

Jean Carlet

President of the World Alliance Against Antibiotic Resistance (WAAR)

Followed by audience discussion.

To ensure your participation, please rsvp to [email protected] by 21 May

Limited spaces available.

Please provide your details if you need access to the Parliament.