WHO Warns: One in Six Infections Resistant to Antibiotics in 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a grave warning regarding the alarming rise of antibiotic-resistant infections globally. In 2023, one in six bacterial infections was found to be resistant to existing antibiotics, a trend that poses a significant threat to public health.

The most severe impacts are observed in low and middle-income countries, where healthcare systems struggle to combat this growing crisis. Between 2018 and 2023, over 40% of antibiotics lost their effectiveness against common infections.

The WHO estimates that antimicrobial resistance resulted in approximately 4.71 million deaths in 2021 alone. This escalating situation demands urgent attention to improve antibiotic stewardship and public awareness, as improper usage in healthcare and agriculture continues to exacerbate the problem.