Overview

• Experts warn that antibiotic-resistant superbugs could surpass the impact of COVID-19.
• Former UK Chief Medical Officer Dame Sally Davies highlights the urgency of tackling antimicrobial resistance.
• Superbugs currently cause over a million deaths annually and complicate treatments for various medical conditions.
• The overuse of antibiotics in humans and animals accelerates the development of drug-resistant infections.
• Global efforts are underway to incentivize the development of new antibiotics and improve drug usage policies.