What’s causing the rise in drug-resistant superbugs?

Al Jazeera
Jul 15, 2024

What’s causing the rise in drug-resistant superbugs?


Scientists warn climate change is fuelling antimicrobial resistance.

Resistance to antibiotics could cause ten million deaths a year, from 2050, according to a report from the United Nations Development Programme.

Scientists say climate change is a factor driving the looming crisis.

Why is there such a risk – and what’s being done about it?