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New Focus On Antimicrobial Resistance

The World Health Organization rates antimicrobial resistance  in humans and animals to be one of the top ten threats to global health. Estimates suggest that by 2050, up to 10 million deaths could occur annually. Arecent United Nations report, titled ‘Bracing for Superbugs: Strengthening environmental action in the One Health response to antimicrobial resistance’, has put the Spotlight on the growing spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment. Several serious concerns flagged in the report, issued by the United Nations Environmental Programme. Is Antimicrobial Resistance a threat to the globe ?

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