EU Intensifies Efforts to Combat Rising Antibiotic Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat, with over 35,000 annual deaths in Europe and increasing global cases.

The European Union has launched a major initiative to tackle antimicrobial resistance, as cases and antibiotic consumption rise since 2019.
Antibiotic-resistant infections kill more than 35,000 people annually in the EU and over a million globally, with many cases originating in hospitals and care homes.
Key pathogens, including Klebsiella pneumoniae and Mycobacterium tuberculosis, are becoming increasingly drug-resistant, complicating treatment options.
The ECDC plans to implement standardized guidelines across EU healthcare facilities, emphasizing hygiene and isolation to prevent infection spread.
WHO data indicates that antimicrobial resistance was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths in 2019, highlighting the urgent need for new treatments.