Bridging the antibiotic gap: access versus resistance in infection control
The global fight against infectious diseases is undergoing a fundamental shift in perspective. For years, the dominant narrative around antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has focused on the overuse of antibiotics, painting a picture of a world grappling with increasingly ineffective drugs. While the dangers of overprescribing remain real, a growing chorus of experts argue that this focus overlooks a more fundamental issue: Millions of people don't have access to even the most basic antibiotics. At a recent United Nations meeting, health leaders highlighted this overlooked aspect of antimicrobial resistance. The inability of poor families to afford a simple course of antibiotics,…
