

Why is there a growing health risk from antibiotic resistance?
Jul 9, 2024
Experts discuss the dire projections of 10 million annual deaths by 2050 due to antibiotic resistance, exacerbated by climate change. They explore the global health risk, challenges in conflict zones, and implications of antibiotic use in agriculture. The focus is on rebuilding medical infrastructure, post-disaster antimicrobial use, and the importance of diagnostics in combating resistance. The conversation also covers funding research, economic obstacles in developing new antibiotics, and the preventive approach through hygiene and vaccination.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Looming Crisis of Antibiotic Resistance
01:46 • 5min
The Impact of Antibiotic Use in Agriculture on Antimicrobial Resistance
06:54 • 2min
The repercussions of destroyed medical infrastructure on disease spread and antibiotic resistance
09:00 • 2min
Global Impact of Antimicrobial Use Post-Disasters
11:00 • 4min
Challenges and Solutions in Combating Antimicrobial Resistance
15:25 • 11min