Solutions require a ‘One Health’ approach, integrating human, animal, and environmental health. Key measures include:
In many parts of the world, massive amounts of antibiotics are fed to livestock as growth promoters, not just to treat disease. These resistant bacteria then travel through the food chain to humans. Antimicrobial resistance – a global epidemic - World
Antimicrobial resistance – a global epidemic - World Trade Organization However, this medical triumph is under severe threat
A. Since Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, antibiotics have been the cornerstone of modern medicine. They have transformed the treatment of bacterial infections, saving millions of lives and making complex surgeries and chemotherapy safe. However, this medical triumph is under severe threat. The World Health Organization (WHO) now lists antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as one of the top ten global public health threats facing humanity. Solutions require a ‘One Health’ approach