Silent Pandemic: The Rise Of Superbugs- Analysis

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The Silent Pandemic: The Rise Of Antimicrobial Resistance

Essential pillars of modern healthcare, antimicrobial medicines – including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics – are crucial for fighting and preventing infections. However, chronic misuse and overuse of these broad spectrum medicines in both pharmaceutical and agricultural settings have led to the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) "superbugs".

These drug-resistant bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites pose an existential threat to humanity, arguably making AMR the world’s most urgent public health crisis. To date, initiatives to combat AMR from global health bodies lack urgency and an effective coordination road-map to tackle the global challenge.