Antibiotic resistance outpacing medicine

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WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros warns that antimicrobial resistance is outpacing modern medicine, urging responsible antibiotic use, access to quality medicines, and investment in new solutions globally.

WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Image: WHO)

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Surgical risks rise with antibiotic resistance

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