"Antibiotics" Sound the Alarm

Alarm bells are ringing globally, as concerns rise over bacteria and viruses developing resistance to antibiotics due to their excessive use without medical regulations. For example, Australia faces high risks that could result in millions of deaths each year, according to a new report from the Australian Academy of Science and Technological Engineering. Antibiotic resistance could kill more than 10 million people annually, costing the global economy nearly $150 trillion. The World Health Organization has listed antibiotic resistance among the top 10 global health threats. Bronwyn Morgan from the Australian Academy of Science and Technological Engineering stated, "We have a social duty; a preventive approach must be taken to address this issue before it manifests as total treatment failure." He added, "Australia has the potential to be a strong global contributor to developing technologies to combat antibiotic resistance and should aspire to be a world leader in managing it."