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UK leading the global fight against drug resistant bugs

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- Tough new targets to limit inappropriate use of antibiotics - Commitment to halve drug-resistant infections by 2020 - New drive to encourage development of new antibiotics The UK will lead the international fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by bringing …

Statement in response to NHS Quarter 4 2015/16 provider sector finances

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Today NHS Improvement has released official figures showing the total NHS deficit for 2015/16. Here's our statement in response. A Department of Health spokesperson said: "We know finances are challenging, but we are committed to the NHS which is why we're investing …

Antimicrobial resistance: the road to the United Nations

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On Thursday 12 May 2016, senior health and agriculture representatives from over 20 countries and international organisations gathered in London to share ideas on how to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. The event, which was co-hosted by Professor …

Government response to Jim O'Neill's report on anti-microbial resistance

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Lord Jim O'Neill has today published his report on antimicrobial resistance, and his recommendations on what the world needs to do to combat it. You can read more about his report here The Government's initial response to his report is …