March 28, 2024
In Pharmabiz, “The One Health Trust (OHT), funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the British Academy, hosted a two-day workshop focused on developing inclusive policy recommendations for our changing world. The workshop highlighted the urgent need to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which occurs when germs (including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) adapt to resist treatment, leading to increased illness severity and mortality.
Human activities, particularly the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, accelerate the emergence and spread of infections resistant to medicines. Factors like inadequate hygiene and limited healthcare access exacerbate AMR spread, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups such as women and lower castes.”
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