Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Threat Demands Urgent and Coordinated Action
Every year, 4.95 million deaths are associated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly affecting low- and middle-income countries.
In 2024, the UN held its second High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance, resulting in a new Political Declaration that recognizes the complexity of the problem and establishes ambitious goals, such as reducing deaths by 10% by 2030.
Among the commitments made are strengthening governance, funding innovation, access to medicines, and encouraging local production. “This serious threat to human health, animal health, and the environment must be addressed with collective action among different peoples and nations, with courage, urgency, and speed, offering equitable and sustainable solutions,” concludes the author.