Media Monitoring: 3rd – 9th July

  Major UK project to tackle AMR closed by aid cuts The Fleming Fund, a major British programme that helps tackle antimicrobial resistance in the developing world, has been forced to close because of the government’s aid cuts, The Telegraph can reveal. The £265 million programme – named after Alexander Fleming the British scientist who discovered penicillin – was established…

  Charity relaunches with fresh approach to tackle AMR crisis A national charity dedicated to supporting patients impacted by resistant infections has relaunched with a new name and new approach to tackling the growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis. AMR Action UK, formerly known as Antibiotic Research UK, has rebranded – placing a stronger emphasis on strengthening the ability of patients…