Antimicrobials are a basis of innovative medical treatments. However, antimicrobial resistance is an increasing problem in human health, animal health, agriculture, and the environment, the so-called One Health sectors. This accounts for innumerable deaths worldwide every year. Indeed, we have the knowledge and the means to fight AMR effectively. The key is prevention of infections through access to clean water and sanitation, optimized hygiene and good medical diagnostics. In addition, equitable access to antimicrobials worldwide is fundamental, so that people can access the right antimicrobials when they need them. We require strong health systems and effective preventative public health interventions at the local level. Finally, we need integrated surveillance systems, in all One Health sectors, locally, nationally and globally to inform an effective response.
Lothar H. Wieler is President of the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin, the German government‘s leading scientific-biomedical institution for public health. His research focuses on the „One Health Approach“ with an emphasis on zoonoses, i.e. diseases that are transmitted between animals and humans. The focus is on antibiotic-resistant and multi-resistant bacteria. Lothar H. Wieler is the author of more than 250 scientific publications and has been awarded several scientific prizes. As an honorary professor with teaching duties, he continues to be associated with the Institute for Microbiology and Animal Epidemics at the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the Free University of Berlin.
Moderation: Professor Dr. Ansgar W. Lohse
-------
Organizational information
The Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg is offering this event live as a zoom meeting in which viewers can participate in writing via chat, too.
- We would be pleased if you provided your clear name when dialing into Zoom. Of course, you can also take part in the event under a pseudonym.
- A list of all participants can be viewed by all those involved throughout the event.
- During the lecture, the microphones of the spectators are all automatically muted so that no disturbing background noise is generated. You are welcome to turn on the camera of the spectators during the lecture.
- During the entire event, requests to speak or questions can be asked in writing in the chat.
Recording of the digital lecture
The digital lecture will be recorded for use in the college's media library. Only the speaker, his/her presentation and the moderator will be heard or seen in the recording. Video, audio or chat contributions are not recorded. A "REC" sign at the edge of the picture informs the participants.