WHO Report on Surveillance of Antibiotic Consumption: 2016 - 2018 Early implementation

WHO Report on Surveillance of Antibiotic Consumption: 2016 - 2018 Early implementation Antimicrobial resistance is a major threat to health and human development, affecting our ability to treat a range of infections. Treatments for a growing number of infections have become less effective in many parts of the world due to resistance. The link between antimicrobial resistance and use of antimicrobials is well documented. However, little information is available on antimicrobial use in low-income countries. This report presents 2015 data on the consumption of systemic antibiotics from 65 countries and areas, contributing to our understanding of how antibiotics are used in these countries. World Health Organization

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• 'Urgent action' is needed to tackle global misuse of antibiotics The Daily Mail
• WHO warns 'urgent action' is needed to tackle global misuse of antibiotics The Daily Telegraph
• Antibiotics vital for fighting drug resistant superbugs drastically overused in many countries, WHO report warns The Independent