Antimicrobial resistance: addressing the risks
Public Accounts Committee
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Inquiry
Antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) infections cause an estimated 1.3m deaths globally each year, and rising, and lead to the failure of antibiotics for treating human illness. 67,000 people experienced an AMR infection in 2023. 2,200 of those people died. The UN has predicted that by 2050, AMR will cause 10m or more …
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Recommendations
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Conclusions
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Report
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Oral session
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Event
Activity timeline 4 events
18 Sep
2025
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13 Jun
2025
2025
Report published
27 Mar
2025
2025
Oral evidence
27 Mar
2025
2025
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
Oral evidence sessions 1 session
27 Mar 2025
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Abigail Seager · Defra
Dr David Partridge · Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Professor Sir Chris Whitty · Department for Health and Social Care
Professor Sir Stephen Powis · NHS England
Professor Susan Hopkins · UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
The Lord O'Neill of Gatley
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Report - Antimicrobial resistance: addressing the risks | HC 646 | 13 Jun 2025 | 46 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
30th Report - Antimicrobial resist…
Cuts to ODA funding threaten UK's global AMR efforts and Fleming Fund initiatives
An important part of the UK’s international work on AMR is the aid provided, particularly through the Fleming Fund, to fund AMR initiatives in low- and middle-income countries. This aid can help support the global fight against AMR, for example …
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Government Response
The government states the recommendation is "implemented" and outlines how AMR is addressed in the National Action Plan and trade agreements, but does not address the committee's specific concern regarding the impact of UK aid cuts on international AMR efforts.
HM Treasury
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