Countries Pledge Commitment to Jeddah Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance Outcomes

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The 4th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), held on November 15-16 in Jeddah, concluded with the adoption of the Jeddah Commitments—a major milestone in the worldwide effort to combat antimicrobial resistance, a severe threat to public health, food security, and sustainable development.

The conference, held under the theme “From Declaration to Implementation,” brought together ministers, health experts, and stakeholders from across the globe to discuss the urgent need for coordinated action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

During the presentation and adoption of the Jeddah Commitments, Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel emphasized that these commitments will propel the global AMR agenda forward, fostering meaningful actions not only today but also in the years to come. He stressed that “it’s time to act” to combat AMR.

“I believe these commitments form the basis of a program that reflects our decisions at the UN. They are critical building blocks for member states and international bodies to significantly act against AMR,” he added.

Furthermore, the Jeddah Commitments build on the Political Declaration on AMR adopted at the 79th United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on AMR in September this year, which aim to translate political will into practical, actionable steps.

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

The Jeddah Commitments include strengthened governance, enhanced surveillance and stewardship, capacity building, research and development, and the building of public awareness through educational initiatives.

They also emphasize the significance of international collaboration and the pivotal role of the Quadripartite Joint Secretariat on AMR (FAO, UNEP, WHO, and the World Organisation for Animal Health, WOAH) in offering support to governments. Additionally, the commitments call for the establishment of a new Biotech Bridge to enhance research, development, and innovation.

Al-Jalajel also announced the establishment of an AMR One Health Learning Hub and a Regional Antimicrobial Access and Logistics Hub in Saudi Arabia, aimed at fostering global collaboration and improving access to essential antimicrobials and diagnostics.

He said, “We must continue to grow this ‘coalition of the willing’ to include a larger community of organizations and individuals that take a stand and act against AMR”, and announced Nigeria as the host of the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on the issue.

“To maintain momentum, we propose a stronger mechanism, the troika system, to drive forward action and implementation through 2025 and 2026 until the 5th Ministerial Meeting. I look forward to working with Nigeria as the newest member of the troika,” he said.

The troika system, a new framework designed to enhance collaboration between past, present, and future hosts, stands as a lasting legacy of the Jeddah Meeting. This mechanism is poised to propel momentum, action, and implementation leading up to the 5th Ministerial Meeting in 2026.

The Jeddah Meeting wrapped up with a unified call to action from all member states, urging them to honor their commitments and work collectively toward achieving the 2030 goals outlined in the UNGA Political Declaration on AMR.

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