Antibiotic resistance predicted to kill 39 million in next 25 yrs: Lancet study

Antibiotic resistance occurs when drugs designed to kill infectious bacteria and fungi become ineffective, as these pathogens evolve and develop resistance

A staggering one million people around the world died annually due to antibiotic resistance between 1990 and 2021, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet. The study warns that over 39 million more could succumb to antibiotic-resistant infections over the next 25 years if urgent action is not taken.