Antimicrobial resistance: A growing threat to global health

Antimicrobial resistance contributes to at least 700,000 deaths globally every year. Without urgent action, millions of lives are at risk and economies will suffer.

Antimicrobial resistance — when microorganisms mutate and develop the ability to withstand the effects of medicines designed to kill them — contributes to at least 700,000 deaths globally every year. Without urgent action, millions of lives are at risk and economies will suffer.

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