# About

The goal of the UCARE is clear: to unlock sustainable and synergistic financing from both public and private sources to reduce the global deaths associated with AMR, saving more than 100 million lives by 2050.


## Effective antimicrobials are vital for economies and healthcare

Rising Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a macroeconomic issue. Over the past decade, the World Economic Forum has spearheaded efforts against AMR. Following the UN high level meeting on AMR, September 2024, a key milestone of our work was the development of the Davos Compact on AMR, launched at the 2025 Annual Meeting alongside launching the UCARE initiative.

[Explore GFC](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-future-council-on-antimicrobial-resistance/home)


## The role of UCARE

To collaborate with and support the Quadripartite Joint Secretariat on AMR to achieve the goals of the UN Declaration, specifically to unlock sustainable and synergistic financing from both public and private sources to reduce the global deaths associated with AMR.


## Engagement tracks

The UCARE initiative aims to operationalize the goals of the Davos Compact. It is designed as a multi-year initiative with two engagement tracks, which are to be launched in phases, and two cross-cutting themes. Starting with Innovation and Access, supported by the Global Future Council on AMR.

[Explore the Global Future Council on AMR](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-future-council-on-antimicrobial-resistance/home)


### Engagement TrackInnovation and Access (antimicrobials, vaccines and diagnostics)

Accelerating research and development for new antimicrobials, diagnostics, and vaccines while ensuring equitable and responsible access, particularly in LMICs.

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### Engagement TrackSustainable Agri-Food Systems

Reducing antimicrobial use in agriculture, promoting stewardship, and investing in alternatives to safeguard human, animal, and environmental health.

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### Cross-Cutting ThemeAdvocacy and Awareness

Driving global awareness and behaviour change through engagement with governments, industry leaders, and communities.

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### Cross-Cutting ThemePromoting Multisectoral Engagement and Funding

Creating market-based incentives and sustainable financial mechanisms to encourage private sector investment in AMR solutions.

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## Timeline

Anticipated timeline of UCARE workstreams


## Part of the Centre for Health and Healthcare

The Centre for Health and Healthcare is committed to pioneering strategies that enhance global healthcare, ensuring the well-being of people across societies and nations.

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