By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to pose a significant challenge to global public health, with devastating effects on the efficacy of essential medicines and the ability to effectively treat infectious diseases. Several factors, including a high population density, limited access to healthcare services, and the misuse and exploitation of antimicrobials, make the South-East Asia region particularly prone to this threat.
AMR is directly responsible for approximately 1.27 million deaths annually worldwide, with…
