Summary
- 750,000 deaths linked to drug-resistant superbugs could be prevented through better access to clean water, sanitation, infection control, and childhood vaccinations.
- Antimicrobial resistance is a global challenge driven by factors like inappropriate antibiotic use.
- Experts warn of an increase in deaths if action isn’t taken, with infants, elderly, and those with chronic illnesses at highest risk.
- AMR deaths in low- and middle-income countries could be cut by 18% through key steps like improved sanitation, infection control, and vaccinations.
