The WHO’s finding that resistant infections are increasing rapidly should matter to anyone who uses antibiotics or relies on health services. Patterns of resistance reflect how medicines are used, how infections spread in crowded settings, and how well surveillance systems track threats. Actions taken by clinicians, farmers, policymakers, and patients influence whether resistance accelerates or slows, and that collective responsibility shapes future access to effective treatments.
Understanding the drivers and hotspots of resistance opens practical pathways to protect human potential. Learning which infections are most worrisome, where new trends are emerging, and which interventions work can guide smarter prescribing, stronger infection control, and fairer access to lifesaving tools. Follow the full report to see how these trends connect to public health, equity, and the ways communities can preserve treatment options for coming generations.
Dangerous infections that no longer respond to antibiotics are spreading quickly around the world, increasing by as much as 15% a year, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).The report found that 1 in 6 infections worldwide in 2023 was resistant…