At the U.N. General Assembly, all countries approved a declaration to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), threatening modern medicine. AMR is caused by misuse of antibiotics, leading to deadly diseases. It poses a global threat and affects low-income countries the most. The declaration aims to reduce deaths by 10% by 2030 and ensure safe antibiotics usage. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for funding to address AMR. The cost of inaction could reach $412 billion annually. Stories of AMR survivors emphasized the importance of political commitment and patient-centered responses. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus supports scaling up efforts against AMR.
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Antimicrobial resistance can be fought, says WHO director-general
