UN Recognizes Antimicrobial Resistance as Global Health Threat

The UN General Assembly has identified antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a critical global health threat, urging immediate action. AMR, which makes microbes resistant to antibiotics, antivirals, and other drugs, is exacerbated by the misuse of these medications in humans, animals, and agriculture. The UN advocates for the One Health approach, integrating human, animal, and environmental health to tackle AMR. The socioeconomic consequences are severe, particularly for low- and middle-income countries, with projected healthcare costs reaching