India, Nov. 12 -- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to health and development, particularly in the Global South.

Despite the adoption of National Action Plans, challenges in implementation persist due to limited resources and awareness.

Collaborative efforts and innovative solutions are essential to address AMR effectively.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the defining health and development challenges of our time. The silent spread of resistant bacteria, viruses and parasites threatens the effectiveness of essential medicines, undermines food security, and increases poverty and inequality particularly in the Global South. While the world recognises AMR as a global crisis, its burden and driv...