Please review the letter in full below. Sign on form HERE . *** Dear Members of the California Congressional Delegation: California is...

In the ongoing battle against infectious diseases, a new enemy has arrived: superbugs. These drug-resistant bacteria are undermining...

The Global AMR Diary to ignite awareness and catalyze action to shape policy and saves lives May 7, 2024 (Washington DC) - The...

Program and policy work critical for improving uptake of vaccines to prevent backslide of previously eradicated infectious diseases April...

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...

February 29, 2024 Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, As you consider policies that seek to...

Dear Members of the House Budget Committee Health Care Task Force: Thank you for the opportunity to provide information on key drivers of...

Approximately 75% of symptomatic cases of Valley Fever are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. It is critical that we are all educated on the...

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....

Thank you, Maine Representative Kristen Cloutier, for your dedication to our community's health. National Immunization Month is a great...

Thank you, Senator Kyle Mullica, for the important message on National Immunization Awareness Month. By staying up to date on routine...

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...

Groups urging need for revitalizing antimicrobial development call for passage of the bill this year April 27, 2023 (Washington, D.C.)...

When it comes to public health threats, there are few that have such wide-reaching impact as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Our ability...

Guest Blog Post from Sepsis Alliance February is Black History Month, which presents an annual opportunity to honor the impactful...

February 8, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) issued the following statement in response to...

Read the letter > Statement: WASHINGTON—Organizations representing health care providers, public health professionals, scientists,...

November 14, 2022 11:15 AM Eastern Standard Time WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) has...

The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary US Department of Health and Human Services Washington, DC 20201 October 3, 2022 Dear Secretary...

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...

By Sepsis Alliance In recent years, healthcare professionals and the general public have become increasingly aware of the growing problem...

World AMR Congress Must Rally for Policy Solutions Like PASTEUR September 7, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) As health and policy leaders flock...

Salt in My Soul is the story of Mallory Smith, a writer and environmental journalist who lived with cystic fibrosis for 25 years and ...

About 35,000 fewer kindergarten children were vaccinated during the 2020-21 school year compared to the previous year, according to the...

In response to the growing outbreak of monkeypox, the World Health Organization in late July declared the virus a public health emergency...

Antimicrobial resistance was a significant problem before COVID-19, and the increase of superbug infections isn’t going away. What’s...

On average, someone in the United States gets an antibiotic resistant infection every 11 seconds, and every 15 minutes someone dies,...

Updated June 21, 2022 As younger age groups become eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease...

Congressional leaders honored for supporting legislative action to #SquashSuperbugs May 18, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) Today the Partnership...

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By: Kenneth E. Thorpe, PhD April 28, 2022 Most doctors are well aware of the looming crisis posed by "superbugs," the bacteria and fungi...

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...

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. International lockdowns, the loss of loved ones,...

March 15, 2022 RE: Growth of Drug-Resistant Fungi Threatens Health in the U.S. Dear Members of Congress and health legislative staff: We...

Research on Public Support to Address Antimicrobial Resistance (Download PDF) > Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease AMR Update Survey...

November 18-24 marks the U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) and World Health Organization’s 2021 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week...

“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...

“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...

On October 6, the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease convened a discussion among international experts to help inform domestic and...

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The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease has remained committed to sharing up-to-date and accurate information throughout the COVID-19...

"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...

In less than a year after the pandemic began, Americans have access to three highly effective vaccines that can pave the way forward and...

Monika Schneider, Shionogi The emergence and spread of the novel coronavirus highlights the steep costs associated with a lack of...

#SquashSuperbugs Calls for Action Now on Antimicrobial Resistance March 17, 2021 (Washington, D.C.) As we mark one-year of the global...

The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) launched last year with the goal of advancing awareness on the growing crisis of...

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...

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...

Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease Convenes National Conversation Moderated by BBC World News America’s Katty Kay; Launches...

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