UN General Assembly Commits to Global Action Against Antimicrobial Resistance

World leaders approve a political declaration to combat AMR, aiming to reduce associated deaths by 10% by 2030.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health threat, undermining a century of medical progress.
AMR is exacerbated by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, making infections harder to treat and more deadly.
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face the highest burden due to poor sanitation, limited healthcare resources, and lack of access to diagnostics and treatments.
The political declaration includes commitments across human health, agriculture, and the environment, with a focus on sustainable financing and accountability.
Research highlights the importance of community-level factors, such as sanitation and environmental conditions, in driving AMR outside hospital settings.