Italy sees rise in antibiotic use, worsening antimicrobial resistance: report
ROME, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Italy's total consumption of antibiotics for systemic use increased in 2023, contributing to a rise in antimicrobial resistance, the National Health Institute (ISS) warned in a report on Wednesday.
Brunei joins global efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance
The Brunei Health Ministry is now emphasising the urgent need to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a critical public health challenge that undermines global sustainable development.
New ways to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
The dearth of new antibiotics in the past decades means that we need to think of new ways to tackle this dire problem.
UN meeting adopts declaration to address antimicrobial resistance
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Global leaders approved a political declaration Thursday at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threats.
Indonesian govt offers new strategy to curb antimicrobial resistance
As AMR emerges as a global health concern, the government has launched a new strategy to better regulate and monitor the appropriate use of antimicrobials, including through public education, in both medicine and animal husbandry.
Reducing microbial resistance holistically
FROM DR PRAMEELA KANNAN KUTTY Professor of Paediatrics International Medical School Management and Science University
Superbug infections could kill over 80,000 M'sians by 2030, says Dzulkefly
PUTRAJAYA: Over 80,000 Malaysians are expected to die of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or so-called "superbug" infections by 2030, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Fight against antimicrobial resistance in focus at Brunei talk
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) came into focus as experts discussed risks, prevention measures and advances during a talk session yesterday.
They barely survived infections with antimicrobial-resistant superbugs
Straightforward treatments became complicated when patients get infected with antibiotic-resistant microorganisms.
WHO European Region endorses roadmap for action on antimicrobial resistance
COPENHAGEN, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Health ministers and delegates from the World Health Organization's (WHO) European Region on Thursday endorsed a new "practical and adaptable" roadmap for action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to a press release from the WHO Regional Office for Europe here.
Resisting the AMR resistance
The Health Ministry has launched a new national action plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) amid rising global concern over what experts describe as a “silent pandemic”.
UNEP says anti-microbial resistance threat to global health security
NAIROBI, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance presents an existential threat to the health of humans, animals, food crops, and the natural world, says the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in a report launched in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Tuesday.
Urgent need to stop misuse of antibiotics
A letter from MOHIDEEN ABDUL KADER, President, Consumers' Association of Penang.
UN agencies launch group of global leaders against antimicrobial resistance
GENEVA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- UN agencies announced on Friday to launch a group of global leaders for preserving antimicrobial medicines and averting the disastrous consequences of antimicrobial resistance.
Increased antimicrobial resistance a worrying threat, says Khairy
PUTRAJAYA: Increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a worrying threat around the world, including in Malaysia as it can cause incurable diseases and increase the risk of morbidity and death, says Khairy Jamaluddin.
Stopping the drug resistance by dangerous microorganisms
We need to act together to prevent more microorganisms from developing antimicrobial resistance.
UN, AU launch partnership to combat antimicrobial resistance in Africa
NAIROBI, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- The UN agencies in charge of health, food security and environment on Wednesday launched a partnership with African Union to boost the war against antimicrobial resistance in the continent.
Brunei health minister urges prudent use of antimicrobials to avoid resistance; no local Covid-19 cases for 200 days
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Nov 23 (Xinhua): Brunei is not exempted from the threats of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the form of adverse effects such as incurable infections, increased morbidity and mortality, and increased costs from increased patient care and advanced treatment.
FAO calls for greater efforts to curb antimicrobial resistance
ROME, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Wednesday called on countries, organizations and individual actors to accelerate efforts to curb the spread of superbugs, which FAO said threaten to turn into the next pandemic.
Strong link between animal nutrition and human health
The use of antibiotics in poultry farming can be reduced with nutritional solutions to help curb antimicrobial resistance.
