Antimicrobial resistance is on track to lower global life expectancy by an average of 1.8 years by 2035, with some low- and middle-income countries facing even greater declines.
The report highlights that AMR could have a catastrophic economic impact, with projected annual losses of $855 billion due to healthcare costs and decreased productivity.
Mia Amor Mottley emphasized the urgency, stating, 'We have the tools to mitigate the AMR crisis... If we do not take bolder action now, we can expect devastating future outcomes.'
The Global Leaders Group calls for securing funding for new antibiotics, highlighting a dwindling research and development pipeline that needs urgent attention.
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