Friends, please join hashtag WHO and UNEP for a webinar on Wednesday, 4 September 2024, 15:30 - 16:45 (CEST), to launch of new Guidance on Wastewater and Solid Waste Management from Antibiotic Manufacturing".

You can register here:https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RPqfPzqBQomPTjpaUUJoFA#/registration

Speakers will discuss the role of manufacturing pollution within the AMR agenda, particularly in the lead-up to the UNGA high-level meeting on AMR in September. The session will cover the technical content of the "Guidance on Wastewater and Solid Waste Management from Antibiotic Manufacturing" and its practical application by regulators, inspectors, procurers and industry stakeholders.

Pollution from antibiotic manufacturing is a significant yet underregulated contributor to antibiotic resistance, risking the effectiveness of life-saving medicines. This new guidance offers a scientific framework for setting targets and implementing best practices across sectors. The webinar is designed for regulatory bodies, industry players, and procurement agencies, all key in managing this environmental challenge. Participants will also learn about phased implementation strategies to safeguard global supply while ensuring equitable access to quality-assured antibiotics.