How does the environment contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance? This is the central question addressed in a new article published in Médecine/Sciences, entitled “The environment’s contribution to the spread of antibiotic resistance” Authored by Yolanda Elisabet Gonzalez-Flores, Didier Hocquet and Christophe Dagot, the article examines the role of soil and water in the circulation of bacterial resistance. Although antibiotic resistance is an ancient natural phenomenon, human activities are…

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As part of its activities, PROMISE launched a University Diploma (DU) in Antimicrobial Resistance and the One Health Approach in 2023. This diploma, offered by the Université de Limoges with the support of the Institut Pasteur and the Université de Tours is a professionally oriented training programme, delivered 100% online and asynchronously (no need to connect at a fixed time). It is available only in French to both initial and…

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The latest edition of the PROMISE newsletter is online. This newsletter n°55 for the month of August 2026 offers you the latest news relating to antimicrobial resistance and the One Health global approach, from a perspective of disseminating information. On the program in particular: If you wish to subscribe (or unsubscribe), go to the bottom of the PROMISE website page to make your request via the dedicated form.

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is now recognized as one of the major public health challenges worldwide. Yet despite awareness campaigns and repeated warnings from healthcare professionals, the issue often remains difficult for the general public to fully understand. Behind the statistics and epidemiological data lie human stories that can sometimes be dramatic. It is with this objective in mind that the project “The Faces of Antimicrobial Resistance” was launched. The initiative…

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In November 2025, to mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), the PROMISE meta-network and its partners launched the interactive website Antibio, ça résiste… Tous concernés, tous actifs !. Its aim? To provide a comprehensive, multi-sectoral overview of current knowledge on antibiotic resistance and ways to prevent it, thereby fostering mutual understanding between different sectors to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) effectively and sustainably. Following the success of this interactive website since…

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The latest edition of the PROMISE newsletter is online. This newsletter n°54 for the month of July 2026 offers you the latest news relating to antimicrobial resistance and the One Health global approach, from a perspective of disseminating information. On the program in particular: If you wish to subscribe (or unsubscribe), go to the bottom of the PROMISE website page to make your request via the dedicated form.

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Established in May 2016, Santé Publique France is the national public health agency. Its mission is to improve and protect the health of the population. This mission is centred on three key areas: anticipating, understanding and taking action. To mark its 10th anniversary, Santé publique France is publishing its 2025 annual report, accompanied by a film and an infographic to illustrate a decade of initiatives, expertise and tangible results in…

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The PROMISE 2026 General Assembly took place on Wednesday 1 July and Thursday 2 July. The event was held at the Reynou Zoological Park, near Limoges. This gathering enabled the members of the meta-network to come together to take stock of work in progress or recently completed, to exchange views and to discuss future prospects. It was also an opportunity for the various thematic working groups to take part in…

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The latest edition of the PROMISE newsletter is online. This newsletter n°53 for the month of June 2026 offers you the latest news relating to antimicrobial resistance and the One Health global approach, from a perspective of disseminating information. On the program in particular: If you wish to subscribe (or unsubscribe), go to the bottom of the PROMISE website page to make your request via the dedicated form.

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In response to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), numerous initiatives have been implemented at both national and European levels to promote the responsible use of antibiotics, strengthen the surveillance of resistant bacteria, support research, and develop new therapeutic strategies. At the European level, collaborative programmes encourage data sharing, innovation, and the coordination of research efforts. In France, several successive action plans have been launched to raise awareness among…

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