Only a week-long awareness campaign is not enough, we must stay alert to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) every single day. A recent study reveals that, 𝟒𝟏% 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐂𝐔 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡. As we misuse antibiotics or stop them midway, these helped bacteria to learn, survive and create antimicrobial resistance in our body.
That’s why every choice matters: seeking proper medical advice, avoiding leftover medicines, and refusing unnecessary antibiotics. Only with daily, responsible actions can we keep antibiotics working and prevent a future where simple infections become deadly.
