Nigeria to host 5th global ministerial AMR conference

Nigeria has emerged as the host of the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial AMR Conference in 2026, taking over the baton from Saudi Arabia.

The announcement was made at the 4th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from 15 to 16 November.

Confirming the development on his X account, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, acknowledged the success of the 4th bi-annual high-level ministerial meeting and pledged to build upon it for the 2026 edition.