Drug-resistant bacterial infections kill 1m people annually – WHO

Premium Times Nigeria | 02-10-2026 05:12pm |

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that drug-resistant bacterial infections kill approximately 1 million people annually. According to WHO, the scale of deaths means that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) should no longer be treated as a "silent pandemic." The organization stressed that "we know what works" to prevent and control the threat. The statement highlights the urgent need for action to address AMR.

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