Prince William Champions Global Fight Against Drug-Resistant Superbugs

The Prince of Wales calls for urgent action at a major conference, highlighting the interconnected threats of antimicrobial resistance, climate change, and environmental degradation.

Prince William addressed experts and government ministers at an AMR conference in London, urging collective action to tackle superbugs.
The UK Government announced an £85 million package to support global efforts against antimicrobial resistance.
Antimicrobial resistance, causing 1.2 million deaths globally each year, is exacerbated by overuse of antibiotics in humans and livestock.
The Fleming Initiative, supported by Prince William, aims to drive global collaboration and innovation in combating drug-resistant infections.
Experts warn that the long-term threat of AMR could surpass that of the Covid-19 pandemic if not addressed urgently.