• Posted on 2025-10-13
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WHO WARNS OF RISING GLOBAL RESISTANCE TO ANTIBIOTICS

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern about the rapid rise in antibiotic resistance around the globe. A new report for 2025 shows that 1 in 6 infections in 2023 no longer respond to common antibiotics. This puts millions at risk.

Between 2018 and 2023, resistance increased in over 40% of monitored bacteria-antibiotic combinations. The issue is most severe in South-East Asia, the Eastern Mediterranean, and Africa, where weak health systems make it difficult to diagnose and treat infections. 

WHO warns that Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae are becoming particularly dangerous. More than half of cases are now resistant to key drugs, and some areas report resistance levels above 70%.

“Antimicrobial resistance is outpacing advances in modern medicine,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “We must use antibiotics wisely and strengthen health systems to protect families worldwide.”

While some progress has been made in global monitoring, WHO urges countries to invest in better surveillance, improved diagnostics, and responsible antibiotic use. This is essential to prevent a future where common infections become untreatable.