Awareness Health
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week
World AMR Awareness Week, 18 to 24 November, raises awareness of drug-resistant infections and encourages careful use of antibiotics and other medicines.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserWorld Health Organization
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2015
About the day
The week began in 2015 as World Antibiotic Awareness Week and WHO has run it on 18 to 24 November since 2018. It supports the global action plan on antimicrobial resistance.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 to 24 November 2026 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2027 | 18 to 24 November 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | 18 to 24 November 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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