What You Need to Know About AMR
What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve and no longer respond to medications, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness, and death.
Why it matters
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people who died in 2021 suffered from drug-resistant infections, such as lower respiratory, bloodstream, and intra-abdominal infections.
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deaths in 2021 were directly caused by AMR.
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people are expected to die from AMR between 2025 and 2050.
How You Can Help
Only take antibiotics when prescribed
Complete your course
Never self-medicate / avoid leftover meds
Educate others & join campaigns