Action To Fight Superbugs Needed Now to Protect Health, Save Lives, And Reduce Federal Healthcare Spending
In the ongoing battle against infectious diseases, a new enemy has arrived: superbugs. These drug-resistant bacteria are undermining...
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May 6
GLOBAL HEALTH LEADERS UNITE TO CONFRONT URGENT PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
The Global AMR Diary to ignite awareness and catalyze action to shape policy and saves lives May 7, 2024 (Washington DC) - The...
Apr 15
New Polling Highlights Vaccine Safety Confidence, Concerns Around Trusted Sources of Information
Program and policy work critical for improving uptake of vaccines to prevent backslide of previously eradicated infectious diseases April...
Mar 28
The economics of antibiotics are broken and superbugs are on the rise–but a solution inspired by the subscription economy could save millions of lives
One day, you’re fine. But then you get a cut or bruise, or undergo a common medical procedure, maybe a root canal or surgery for a torn...
Feb 28
Stakeholders submit letter to Congress urging passage of the PASTEUR Act
February 29, 2024 Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, As you consider policies that seek to...
Oct 12, 2023
PFID Responds to House Budget Committee Request for Information on Reducing Health Care Costs
Dear Members of the House Budget Committee Health Care Task Force: Thank you for the opportunity to provide information on key drivers of...
Aug 31, 2023
Rep. Jaramillo shares an important message on Valley Fever in New Mexico
Approximately 75% of symptomatic cases of Valley Fever are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. It is critical that we are all educated on the...
Aug 23, 2023
Nevada Assemblyman Max Carter Shares a Timely Message on the Importance of Routine Vaccines
August is National Immunization Month, an important time for Nevadans of all ages to make sure we’re up to date on our routine vaccines....
Aug 21, 2023
Maine Representative Kristen Cloutier Shares an Important Reminder about Immunizations
Thank you, Maine Representative Kristen Cloutier, for your dedication to our community's health. National Immunization Month is a great...
Aug 7, 2023
Colorado State Senator Kyle Mullica Shares an Important Message on Routine Immunizations
Thank you, Senator Kyle Mullica, for the important message on National Immunization Awareness Month. By staying up to date on routine...
Jul 18, 2023
AMR Poses a Threat to National Security and Must be Addressed.
This week, the U.S. Senate is continuing its work on the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act and as they do so, PFID...
Apr 27, 2023
Organizations Focused on Fight Against Superbugs Celebrate Reintroduction of the PASTEUR Act
Groups urging need for revitalizing antimicrobial development call for passage of the bill this year April 27, 2023 (Washington, D.C.)...
Mar 10, 2023
2023 #SquashSuperbugs Day is Thursday, March 16
When it comes to public health threats, there are few that have such wide-reaching impact as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Our ability...
Feb 24, 2023
Achieving Health Equity in AMR and Sepsis Care
Guest Blog Post from Sepsis Alliance February is Black History Month, which presents an annual opportunity to honor the impactful...
Feb 8, 2023
PFID Calls on The Administration, Congress to Come Together and #SquashSuperbugs
February 8, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) issued the following statement in response to...
Nov 16, 2022
165 Organizations Urge Lawmakers to Advance PASTEUR Act Before End of This Congress
Read the letter > Statement: WASHINGTON—Organizations representing health care providers, public health professionals, scientists,...
Nov 14, 2022
Rising Toll of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Costs Thousands of Lives and Billions in Healthcare
November 14, 2022 11:15 AM Eastern Standard Time WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) has...
Oct 6, 2022
PFID and nearly 100 health care groups urge Sec. Becerra to support action on PASTEUR
The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary US Department of Health and Human Services Washington, DC 20201 October 3, 2022 Dear Secretary...
Sep 20, 2022
Boosters Protect: Learn About This Important Part of the Process to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones
Updated September 20, 2022 We have come a long way in the last year since marking the important milestone of the first COVID-19 vaccines...
Sep 15, 2022
September is #SepsisAwarenesMonth
By Sepsis Alliance In recent years, healthcare professionals and the general public have become increasingly aware of the growing problem...
Sep 7, 2022
Passage of the PASTEUR Act Critical to Efforts to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance
World AMR Congress Must Rally for Policy Solutions Like PASTEUR September 7, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) As health and policy leaders flock...
Aug 26, 2022
North Carolina Salt in My Soul & AMR Panel Event
Salt in My Soul is the story of Mallory Smith, a writer and environmental journalist who lived with cystic fibrosis for 25 years and ...
Aug 17, 2022
Back to School AND Back to the Doctor During National Immunization Awareness Month
About 35,000 fewer kindergarten children were vaccinated during the 2020-21 school year compared to the previous year, according to the...
Aug 16, 2022
Monkeypox: Get Educated and Protect Yourself
In response to the growing outbreak of monkeypox, the World Health Organization in late July declared the virus a public health emergency...
Jul 21, 2022
Now is the Time to Address Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Antimicrobial resistance was a significant problem before COVID-19, and the increase of superbug infections isn’t going away. What’s...
Jul 5, 2022
#SquashSuperbugs Petition Calling for Support of the PASTEUR Act
On average, someone in the United States gets an antibiotic resistant infection every 11 seconds, and every 15 minutes someone dies,...
Jun 21, 2022
Helping Families Make Informed Decisions for Their Children
Updated June 21, 2022 As younger age groups become eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease...
May 18, 2022
Voices Urging Action on Antimicrobial Resistance Take to Capitol Hill
Congressional leaders honored for supporting legislative action to #SquashSuperbugs May 18, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) Today the Partnership...
May 2, 2022
Salt in My Soul - Wednesday, May 18th
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Apr 29, 2022
Americans Need Leadership to Fight Superbugs and Health Inequities
By: Kenneth E. Thorpe, PhD April 28, 2022 Most doctors are well aware of the looming crisis posed by "superbugs," the bacteria and fungi...
Apr 5, 2022
Let's Learn from COVID to Prepare for Future Pandemics
One COVID-19 lesson is already clear: The time to invest in preparedness for the next pandemic is now. So it’s encouraging to see North...
Mar 31, 2022
Pandemic Progress
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. International lockdowns, the loss of loved ones,...
Mar 16, 2022
100+ Signatures in Support of Action on Drug-Resistant Fungi
March 15, 2022 RE: Growth of Drug-Resistant Fungi Threatens Health in the U.S. Dear Members of Congress and health legislative staff: We...
Nov 15, 2021
New Public Opinion Research on AMR and Pandemic Preparedness Shows Urgency for Action
Research on Public Support to Address Antimicrobial Resistance (Download PDF) > Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease AMR Update Survey...
Nov 15, 2021
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week & U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week
November 18-24 marks the U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) and World Health Organization’s 2021 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week...
Oct 20, 2021
Driving Community Initiatives To Combat Misinformation
“It started with my parents and it just grew. It’s making sure that people get the right information to be safe. … And I’d say, ‘Remember...
Oct 18, 2021
Taking it Local: How a Career Focused on Public Health Improves Community Health
“What I attempt to do is to first reinforce that while I may not have enough information to validate someone’s specific belief, I can...
Oct 7, 2021
Preparing for the Next Pandemic: An International Discussion
On October 6, the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease convened a discussion among international experts to help inform domestic and...
Sep 20, 2021
Jun 24, 2021
More Vaccinations and More Questions: Healthcare Experts Answer Latest COVID-19 & Vaccine Questions
The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease has remained committed to sharing up-to-date and accurate information throughout the COVID-19...
Jun 1, 2021
Medical Students Call for Congressional Action on AMR
"As the future of American health care, we strongly support the PASTEUR Act and urge you to cosponsor the bill and make it a priority...
May 10, 2021
Thorpe: Biopharmaceutical industry exceeded wildest expectations
In less than a year after the pandemic began, Americans have access to three highly effective vaccines that can pave the way forward and...
May 7, 2021
Supporting the Antibiotic Market to Ensure Future Preparedness
Monika Schneider, Shionogi The emergence and spread of the novel coronavirus highlights the steep costs associated with a lack of...
Mar 17, 2021
Preparing for the Next Pandemic Requires New, Effective Antibiotic Treatments to Fight Infection
#SquashSuperbugs Calls for Action Now on Antimicrobial Resistance March 17, 2021 (Washington, D.C.) As we mark one-year of the global...
Mar 9, 2021
Squash Superbugs Day of Action
The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) launched last year with the goal of advancing awareness on the growing crisis of...
Feb 23, 2021
No Regrets: From Trial Participant to Vaccinated, One Person’s Journey in the Fight Against COVID-19
When I told family, friends, and colleagues that I was going to participate in a COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial, they used many words to...
Feb 2, 2021
The Time is Now for a National Pandemic Preparedness Strategy
By: Ken Thorpe With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out in all 50 states, there’s reason for optimism. In addition to that light at the end of...
Dec 17, 2020
Leading Health Care and Infectious Disease Experts Join Together to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine Safety
Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease Convenes National Conversation Moderated by BBC World News America’s Katty Kay; Launches...
Dec 14, 2020
Vaccinating America Against COVID-19 - Leading Experts Address Key Questions
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Dec 3, 2020
Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease Urges Prioritization of Pandemic Preparedness Strategy
Open Letter Outlines Key Components to Address Impact of Future Health Emergencies December 03, 2020 11:38 AM WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS...
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