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Huge number of deaths linked to superbugs can be avoided, say experts

In The Guardian, The Lancet series on AMR, written by experts brought together by OHT’s Ramanan Laxminarayan, uses novel modeling data that shows that deaths in poorer countries could be cut by 18% – or about 750,000 a year – with preventive measures. “Experts have warned that if the world does not prioritise action on […]

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  • Global Antibiotic Consumption Increased 16.3% from 2016 to 2023

    In Infectious Disease Advisor‘s coverage of the OHT collaborative study in PNAS on global antibiotic consumption, “The researchers found that from 2016 to 2023, estimated antibiotic consumption in reported countries increased 16.3 percent, from 29.5 to 34.3 billion defined daily doses (DDDs), reflecting a 10.6 percent increase in the consumption rate from 13.7 to 15.2 […]

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  • Hopes, fears and uncertainty: life scientists react to Trump’s election victory

    In Nature Communications, OHT’s Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan and other experts discussed how the Trump administration could impact global health. In the article, Dr. Laxminarayan proposed creating a Global Antibiotic Access Facility to improve worldwide access to effective antibiotics. This plan would save lives, encourage the use of antibiotics guided by diagnostics and surveillance, and boost […]

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  • Alarming increase in antibiotic abuse worldwide

    In Vietnam.VN’s coverage of the OHT collaborative study in PNAS on global antibiotic consumption, “The study, led by Dr. Eili Klein, senior researcher at the One Health Trust (OHT), found that antibiotic sales in the countries surveyed increased from 29,5 billion doses per day in 2016 to 34,3 billion doses in 2023, a 16,3% increase. […]

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  • Antibiotic Warning Issued Amid Rise in Global Use

    In Newsweek’s coverage of the One Health Trust co-authored study on global antibiotic consumption,  OHT’s Dr. Eili Klein said “This growing resistance, fueled by overuse and misuse of antibiotics, can lead to more severe infections, higher mortality rates and increased healthcare costs.” Read more here.

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  • Antibiotic resistance looms large as global consumption surges: Report

    In ET Edge Insights, “A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals a concerning trend: a significant rise in antibiotic consumption, particularly in middle-income nations. This surge in antibiotic use has raised serious alarms about the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR is a phenomenon where bacteria develop […]

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  • Global antibiotic consumption continues to climb, study finds

    In University of Minnesota’s CIDRAP, “The study, published yesterday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by researchers with One Health Trust, found that total antibiotic consumption for countries with available data rose 29.5 to 34.3 billion defined daily doses (DDD) from 2016 to 2023 (a 16.3% increase) and the overall consumption rate […]

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  • Global Health Faces Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis

    In the Pinnacle Gazette, “The study, published by the One Health Trust, highlighted the unsettling fact: ‘The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily disrupted antibiotic use, but global consumption has rebounded quickly and continues to rise at an alarming rate.’ This spike creates worries over how soon these antibiotics might lose their effectiveness.” Read more here.

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  • By 2030, antibiotic use could skyrocket by 50%: What this means for you

    In India Today, “The study, conducted by researchers from institutions such as the One Health Trust, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, analysed antibiotic sales data from 67 countries between 2016 and 2023. It examined the effects of economic growth and the COVID-19 pandemic on antibiotic use and projected trends […]

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  • Global antibiotic usage rises 21% since 2016, increasing AMR

    In Innovation News Network, “Dr Eili Klein, lead author of the study and Senior Fellow at One Health Trust (OHT) explained: ‘The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily disrupted antibiotic use, but global consumption has rebounded quickly and continues to rise at an alarming rate. To address this escalating crisis, we must prioritise reducing inappropriate antibiotic use in […]

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