Declining private investment and lack of innovation in the development of new antibiotics are undermining efforts to combat drug-resistant infections, says the World Health Organization (WHO). Two new reports reveal a weak pipeline for antibiotic agents. The 60 products in development (50 antibiotics and 10 biologics) bring little benefit over existing treatments and very few… Continue reading Lack of new antibiotics threatens global efforts to contain drug-resistant infections
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India and China top hot spots of antimicrobial resistance in animals
Ranjit Devraj Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has worsened in animals and humans, reducing the efficacy of vital medicines Global study highlights Asia, where meat consumption has grown by 68 per cent in 20 years All farmers need to be weaned off quick-fix antibiotics, says author Asian giants China and India must take immediate steps to preserve… Continue reading India and China top hot spots of antimicrobial resistance in animals
Urgent action needed to avert antimicrobial resistance crisis
International organizations unite on critical recommendations to combat drug-resistant infections and prevent staggering number of deaths each year UN, international agencies and experts released a groundbreaking reportdemanding immediate, coordinated and ambitious action to avert a potentially disastrous drug-resistance crisis. If no action is taken – warns the UN Ad hoc Interagency Coordinating Group on Antimicrobial Resistance… Continue reading Urgent action needed to avert antimicrobial resistance crisis
Antimicrobial resistance from environmental pollution among biggest emerging health threats, says UN Environment
Growing antimicrobial resistance linked to discharge of drugs and particular chemicals into the environment is one of the most worrying health threats today, according to new research from UN Environment that highlights emerging challenges and solutions in the environmental space. Human antibiotic use up 36% this century; antibiotic use in livestock to grow 67% by… Continue reading Antimicrobial resistance from environmental pollution among biggest emerging health threats, says UN Environment