A WHO report reveals that one in six bacterial infections globally is now resistant to standard antibiotics, highlighting a significant rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This issue is exacerbated by improper antibiotic use and is particularly severe in low- and middle-income countries. The report indicates a 40% increase in resistance since 2018, with alarming rates in Southeast Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasizes the urgent need for better antibiotic stewardship and innovation in treatments. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)