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
Prof Dr Ernst Kuipers
Former Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport, NETHERLANDS
Biography
Prof. Dr. Ernst Kuipers (1959) was the former Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport of The Netherlands. Before serving as Minister, Kuipers was CEO of the largest hospital in The Netherlands (Erasmus MC, Rotterdam). In addition, he became the chairman of the National Acute Care Network (LNAZ) in 2015, where he played a prominent role in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands. Kuipers is a gastroenterologist, and renowned for his research on stomach cancer. He was member of the group at the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) that worked on a population screening programme for bowel cancer.
As physician and former CEO of a hospital he understands the potential impact of AMR in health care very well. AMR is a priority for the Netherlands. Over a long period, the Netherlands has shown leadership in the fight against AMR. Kuipers is committed to continue this fight, both at national and international level.
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