The dangers of antibiotic resistance: Why it’s crucial to act now

Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria evolves to withstand the effects of antibiotics, making treatments ineffective, leading to prolonged illnesses and increased mortality rates.

Misuse and overuse of antibiotics are the leading causes of antibiotic resistance. Unnecessary use exposes bacteria to these medications, allowing them to adapt and multiply.Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria are hard to treat and more likely to spread faster than before and may require more toxic and expensive treatments.

If antibiotic resistance persists, surgeries or cancer treatments may become life-threatening due to the body's inability to control infections.

Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria are hard to treat and more likely to spread faster than before, and may require more toxic and expensive treatments.

Antibiotic resistance can be slowed by minimising needless usage in humans and animals, enhancing infection prevention, investing in new antibiotics, and adopting worldwide antibiotic laws.

Antibiotic resistance puts vulnerable populations––the elderly, children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised people––at greater risk of fatal illnesses and disability.