UN Political Declaration on ARM Officially Adopted

30 September 2024

World leaders have officially adopted the Political Declaration on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at the UN High-Level Meeting on AMR, held on 26 September 2024, recognizing drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) as a critical component of the global AMR response. The Declaration underscores the urgent need for coordinated global action to combat AMR, a threat that claims 1.27 million lives each year.

Overview of the key highlights of the Political Declaration in relation to DR-TB.

Summary of the TB community participation in the UN General Assembly High-Level Week 2024 (23-27 September).

Source: Stop TB Partnership