Shionogi Europe’s Post

I had the pleasure of attending the "Access to Antibiotics in the Nordic Region" conference, which took place on November 25-26, 2024, in the beautiful historical venue of Uppsala Castle, Sweden. Hosted by the Swedish Medical Products Agency and supported by the Nordic Council of Ministers, this event focused on tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR) from a #OneHealth perspective. It brought together experts from industry, academia, healthcare, and regulatory bodies to address shared challenges and foster collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health sectors. Nordic countries face unique challenges related to their small antibiotic markets, which can result in antibiotic withdrawals or delayed launches. I was pleased to witness a wide range of stakeholders recognizing this challenge as a top priority and acknowledging that improving access will have an immediate impact on patient lives. Their recognition of the need for change and their determination to address this issue were inspiring. As someone who faces this challenge directly in my business, I am eager to continue the dialogue and work collaboratively on finding solutions. Shionogi is fully committed to contributing to the development of sustainable solutions. Warren Cowell