As the world recovers from COVID-19, a new and even deadlier threat looms, that is drug-resistant superbugs. These strains of bacteria have evolved to resist antibiotics, making once-treatable infections potentially lethal. Experts predict that nearly 40 million people could die over the next 25 years if global action isn’t taken. The elderly are particularly vulnerable, while superbugs like MRSA have already doubled their death toll in recent decades. Immediate action is required to improve infection care and reduce antibiotic misuse. Global leaders are set to address this crisis at an upcoming United Nations meeting, as the clock ticks toward another healthcare catastrophe.
