WHO: Improved Measures Could Prevent 750,000 Superbug Deaths Annually
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Experts suggest that 750,000 deaths linked to drug-resistant superbugs could be prevented annually through better access to clean water, sanitation, infection control, and childhood vaccinations. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant global threat, with low- and middle-income countries disproportionately affected. Researchers propose ambitious global targets to reduce AMR-related mortality and inappropriate antibiotic use by 2030, emphasizing the need for better access to antibiotics, diagnostic tests, and vaccines.
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