Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

AMR Threat: Over 1 Million Lives Lost in 2021

5/2/2025

23 5

Summary

Story summary

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) claimed over 1 million lives in 2021, with alarming projections nearing 2 million by 2050, especially in low- and middle-income nations. Climate change, pollution, and poor healthcare exacerbate this crisis. However, sustainable development initiatives could cut AMR rates by 5.4%, underscoring the urgent need for worldwide cooperation to combat this looming health disaster.

1 of 1

Story summary

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) claimed over 1 million lives in 2021, with alarming projections nearing 2 million by 2050, especially in low- and middle-income nations. Climate change, pollution, and poor healthcare exacerbate this crisis. However, sustainable development initiatives could cut AMR rates by 5.4%, underscoring the urgent need for worldwide cooperation to combat this looming health disaster.