The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed serious concern in its latest report over the increasing resistance to antibiotics worldwide.
According to the report, the excessive and incorrect use of antibiotics is leading to the emergence of bacteria that are no longer affected by common medicines.
This trend is known as “Superbugs,” which not only make treatment difficult but also cause millions of deaths every year.
The United Nations has warned that if immediate action is not taken, antibiotic-resistant infections could become the leading cause of death globally by 2050.
The WHO has urged countries to curb the misuse of antibiotics and improve surveillance of bacterial infections.
Furthermore, it called for joint investment in research for the development of new antibiotics.
