Superbugs are rising in the UK, posing a significant threat to public health, as highlighted by the World Health Organization. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is responsible for over 35,000 deaths annually in the UK. Despite the government's acknowledgment of the issue, a recent report from the National Audit Office reveals limited progress in controlling AMR, with only one out of five domestic targets met since 2019. Drug-resistant infections have increased by 13% since 2018. Urgent action is needed to mitigate the crisis and protect the NHS and economy from severe repercussions.
The government needs to consider whether its existing commitments and other efforts across the public sector will be enough to achieve its 20-year vision to contain and control AMR.
Antimicrobial resistance presents a major public health threat and addressing it is a multifaceted challenge. Government is responding but, so far, the results have been limited.
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