Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance
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Credits
Global Leaders Working Together for Political Action on Antimicrobial Resistance
The world is in a race against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) that we cannot afford to lose. The Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance is working to accelerate political momentum, leadership and action on AMR.
Chair
H.E.
Mia Amor
Mottley
Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment, Minister of National Security and the Civil Service, BARBADOS
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Members
Ms Anahit Avanesyan
Minister of Health, Republic of ARMENIA
Biography
Anahit Avanesyan was appointed Minister of Health in January 2021 having previously served as First Deputy Minister of Health. She started working in health sector governance in 2018 as Deputy Minister.
She has over 15 years’ experience in legal and regulatory fields in the public and private sectors, as well as in governance and management. She is specialized in legal and regulatory issues including policy and regulatory frameworks for pharmaceutical products.
Minister Avanesyan also has extensive experience working with non-governmental organizations and she is a strong supporter of women’s rights and participation in governance.
Ms Avanesyan studied at Yerevan State University, specializing in civil law and graduating with a master’s degree in law. She successfully completed the master’s programme in law at the American University of Armenia in 2004
Ex-officio Members
Ms Inger Andersen
Under-Secretary-General, United Nations and Executive Director, UN Environment Programme
Dr QU Dongyu
Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Dr Monique Eloit
Director General, World Organisation for Animal Health
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Director-General, World Health Organization