World leaders gathered in New York, pledging $100 million to fight drug-resistant bacteria, a global crisis affecting both rich and poor countries. Antibiotics are losing effectiveness, causing nearly 5 million deaths annually. The political declaration aims to reduce antimicrobial resistance deaths by 10% by 2030. Low- and middle-income nations are hit hardest. Overuse of antibiotics and poor sanitation contribute to the problem. Experts call for reduced antibiotic use and improved access to safe water and sanitation. Vaccination is key to prevention. Funding for new antibiotics research has increased, with hope that artificial intelligence can accelerate drug development.
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Global leaders unite to tackle drug-resistant bacteria
