Global Crisis: Debt Relief Proposed to Combat Drug-Resistant Infections
#AMR #DebtReliefAn MSF nurse in Afghanistan discusses drug-resistant tuberculosis with a patient. Globally, antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat, with inadequate funding hindering efforts. Debt relief could redirect resources towards combating this issue, benefiting healthcare systems and the economy. read more
World Faces Antibiotic Emergency: Urgent Global Action Required
#AMR #superbugExperts are concerned about Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) potentially becoming a new "superbug". Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a threat globally, leading to millions of preventable deaths by 2050 if immediate action isn't taken. read more
Rising Antimicrobial Resistance Threatens Cancer Patients: Expert Urges Action
#AMR #CancerSurvivorAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) caused 4.95 million deaths in 2019 with 1.27 million from drug-resistant infections. A cancer survivor shares his fears of succumbing to AMR due to weakened immunity, emphasizing urgent global action against this issue. read more