Kenya strengthens AMR surveillance and evidence for action
WHO reports a national network of 32 surveillance sites across 27 counties and a transition to more detailed reporting.
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Protecting the medicines
we all depend on.
Antimicrobial resistance affects us all. Kenya’s response brings people, sectors and evidence together to protect human, animal and environmental health.
Human healthAnimal healthOur environment
Shared responsibility.ONE HEALTH
ONE RESPONSE
19–20NOV 2026
World AMR Awareness Week · Kenya
National launch & AMR symposium
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A challenge without boundaries
When medicines stop working,
the impact reaches everyone.
Antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, happens when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to medicines. Infections become harder to treat, increasing the risk of severe illness and spread.
It is the microorganisms that become resistant. The way we prevent infections and use antimicrobials matters across healthcare, food systems and the environment.
Learn what AMR means for youFrom knowledge to action
A coordinated response.
Across every sector.
One Health recognises that the health of people, animals, plants and the wider environment is closely linked.
Collaboration is essential to an effective AMR response.
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Governance & coordination
Connecting national and county leadership for a sustained One Health response.
Awareness & education
Helping communities and professionals understand AMR and act on it.
Surveillance & evidence
Turning laboratory and antimicrobial use data into evidence for action.
Infection prevention & control
Preventing infections reduces the need for antimicrobials and protects effective treatment.
18–24 November · World AMR Awareness Week
A week to raise awareness.
A commitment
for every day.
Explore Kenya’s 2026 WAAW launch and symposium, with event information, programme updates and ways to take part.
WAAW Kenya 2026Keep informed
News & perspectives
WAAW 2026: One Health, one action
This November, the global campaign calls for action to prevent AMR across people, animals, plants and the environment.
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Evidence to inform
everyday action.
Find AMR guidance, policy documents and practical resources for a shared One Health response.
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