E-DRUG: WHO to publish a list of bacteria for which new antibiotics are urgently needed
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Virtual Press Conference
WHO Media Advisory
27 February 2017
INVITATION TO A VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE
WHO to publish a list of bacteria for which new antibiotics are urgently needed
WHAT: WHO will publish its first ever list of antibiotic-resistant 'priority pathogens' a catalogue of 12 families of bacteria that pose the greatest threat to human health.
The list - which is divided into 3 categories according to urgency of the need for new antibiotics: critical, high and medium priority - was drawn up in a bid to guide and promote research and development (R&D) of new antibiotics.
WHEN: Monday 27 February 2017 at 09:00 EST (New York time) / 14:00 GMT (London time) / 15:00 CET (Geneva time)
MAIN SPEAKER:
* Dr Marie-Paule KIENY, Assistant Director-General, Health Systems & Innovation, WHO
SPEAKERS:
* Dr Nicola MAGRINI, Scientist, Innovation, Access & Use of Essential Medicines, WHO
* Dr Carmem PESSOA DA SILVA, Coordinator a.i., Antimicrobial Resistance, WHO
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