Time to act and not react: how can the European Union turn the tide of antimicrobial resistance? 18 Nov 2025 - As Europe marks European Antibiotic Awareness Day, new data published today by ECDC reveal a stark reality: antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to rise across the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA), threatening to reverse years of medical progress. Read more
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Find facts, infographics, data, scientific advice and guidance on antimicrobial resistance. Read more
Healthcare-associated infections Healthcare-associated infections are infections acquired by patients during their stay in a hospital or another healthcare setting. More than 3.5 million cases of HAI are estimated to occur in the EU/EEA each year. Read more
