World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) ran from 18 to 24 November 2022. 

This annual event draws attention to the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) under this year’s theme “Preventing antimicrobial resistance together”. This theme highlights the cross-sectoral collaboration needed to tackle AMR. 

Institutions and organisations across the globe will be running events and sharing updates throughout this period. 

Key events

• See the full list of key 2022 WAAW events on the World Health Organisation (WHO) website.
• Register for NHS WAAW webinars on the NHS England World Antimicrobial Awareness Week - Daily Webinars page.
• Find out more about the Café Scientifique event on ‘Antibiotics and the Environment’.