The Federal Government has postponed the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which was scheduled to take place in Abuja from June 28 to 30, 2026.
The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, who said the decision followed extensive consultations with key stakeholders and partners involved in preparations for the conference.
According to the statement, a new date for the event will be announced in due course.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria wishes to inform stakeholders, partners, delegates and the public that the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, previously scheduled to hold in Abuja from 28 to 30 June 2026, has been postponed,” Pate said.
The minister explained that the decision was reached after extensive consultations with stakeholders and partners involved in organizing the conference.
“This decision follows extensive consultations with key stakeholders and partners involved in preparations for the Conference. A new date for the Conference will be communicated in due course,” he stated.
The Federal Government expressed regret over any inconvenience the postponement may cause and thanked delegates, partners and stakeholders for their understanding and continued support.
“The Federal Government deeply regrets any inconvenience this postponement may cause and appreciates the understanding, support and continued cooperation of all stakeholders,” the statement added.
The government also acknowledged the contributions of the Troika, the Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance, the Quadripartite Joint Secretariat on AMR, member states, development partners, international organisations, civil society groups, academia and youth networks for their support toward the successful hosting of the conference.
Reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to the fight against antimicrobial resistance, Pate said the country remained honoured to host the global gathering.
“Nigeria remains honoured to host this important global gathering and reaffirms its commitment to advancing international collaboration and collective action to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance through the One Health approach,” he said.
The minister noted that preparations for the conference would continue despite the postponement.
“Preparatory activities will continue under the supervision of the Local Organising Committee and relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government. Engagement with partners and stakeholders will also continue to ensure the successful convening of the Conference at a later date,” he stated.
Pate further stressed that antimicrobial resistance remains one of the most pressing public health threats facing the world today and called for sustained global cooperation to address the challenge.
“Antimicrobial resistance remains one of the most significant global health challenges of our time, requiring sustained commitment and coordinated action across countries and sectors. Nigeria looks forward to welcoming delegates to Abuja for the rescheduled Conference and to advancing collective global action against AMR,” he said.