Context
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the major threats to human, animal, and environmental health, compromising our ability to prevent and treat infections and putting at risk the progress achieved by health systems. AMR is a complex phenomenon driven by multiple factors that extend beyond the clinical setting and require a comprehensive response under the One Health approach.
At the same time, the emergence and spread of new resistance mechanisms in Gram-negative bacteria represent a growing challenge for surveillance, infection prevention and control programs, as well as for therapeutic decision-making. The limited availability of effective treatment options underscores the need to strengthen diagnostic capacity, microbiological surveillance, and the appropriate use of antimicrobials.
This webinar will bring together experts from different disciplines to reflect on AMR as an interconnected challenge affecting people, animals, and the planet; review emerging trends in bacterial resistance; and discuss the role of artificial intelligence as an innovative tool to strengthen global and regional responses to this threat.
Date: Friday, November 17, 2026
Time: 01:00 p.m. - 02:40 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Agenda
Section I – Opening
01:00 p.m. - 01:05 p.m.
Opening and Webinar Presentation
Moderator
01:05 p.m. - 01:10 p.m.
Institutional Welcome. AMR as a Public Health and One Health Priority in the Americas
“From Sectoral Surveillance to Integrated AMR Surveillance: What Do We Need to Measure and Share?” Representatives from PAHO and PANAFTOSA/PAHO
01:10 p.m. - 01:15 p.m.
Presentation of the 2026 World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) Theme + opening video/audiovisual element
Video Message from the PAHO Director
Section II – Regional Overview: Country Experiences through a One Health Lens
01:15 p.m. - 01:30 p.m.
Lessons Learned and Best Practices from Countries Antimicrobial Resistance: A Challenge That Knows No Sectoral Boundaries
PAHO / Moderator
01:30 p.m. - 01:40 p.m.
1 – Human Health: Preventing AMR through the human health sector
André Abreu, Ministry of Health, Brasil
01:40 p.m. - 01:50 p.m.
2 – Animal Health and Agrifood Systems: Responsible antimicrobial use as an investment in health
Pilar Donado, Agrosavia, Colombia
01:50 p.m. - 02:00 p.m.
3 – Environment: The environment as an essential component of the response to AMR
Section III – One Action: Prevent AMR Now!
02:00 p.m. - 02:05 p.m.
Interactive Audience Poll: Where Can We Generate the Greatest Impact Today?
Moderator
02:05 p.m. - 02:25 p.m.
Roundtable Discussion:“From Evidence to Action: Three Decisions We Can Take Today to Prevent AMR”
Representatives of the Quadripartite Organizations (FAO, WOAH, IICA, and OIRSA)
02:25 p.m. - 02:35 p.m.
Three Key Messages for Action
All panelists
02:35 p.m. - 02:40 p.m.
Closing Remarks and Acknowledgments
Moderator PAHO / PANAFTOSA