Promoting Innovation in Antimicrobial Resistance: prevention, diagnosis and treatment
Tue, May 19
|Location is TBD
Hybrid side-event at WHA79


Time & Location
May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT+2
Location is TBD
Guests
About the event
This event highlights innovation in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. It examines how incentive models can better support the development of new antimicrobials, diagnostics, vaccines, and infection prevention tools while ensuring stewardship, access, and equity. Bringing together policymakers, researchers, industry, and civil society, the discussion will explore how responsibilities and incentives can be aligned to strengthen the AMR innovation ecosystem.
What to expect on the day:
Hybrid event.
Opening Remarks
Rodrigo Scotini, Executive Director, IDA
Setting the scene: why innovation incentives must support prevention, stewardship, and equitable access.


