World leaders commit to decisive action on antimicrobial resistance

WHO
Sep 26, 2024

World leaders commit to decisive action on antimicrobial resistance


FAO, UNEP, WHO, and WOAH have approved a political declaration at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), committing to a clear set of targets and actions, including reducing the estimated 4.95 million human deaths associated with bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) annually by 10% by 2030.