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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a profound threat to human health, undermining the efficacy of antibiotics that have been the cornerstone of modern medicine.
As bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist the effects of medications, common infections become harder to treat, leading to longer illnesses, higher medical costs, and increased mortality.
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Developing new antibiotics: why Netflix-like incentives could be key
The push and pull ideas helping to bring new antibiotics to market.
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Alarming rates of AMR in remote Indigenous communities
Why housing is key to managing AMR for First Nations people.
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Funding research to combat AMR
Investors contribute more than just money.
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Why don’t we know the exact death toll of AMR in Australia?
Knowing the exact death toll of AMR is tricky but essential.
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Better diagnostics can combat the rise of antimicrobial resistance
The right tools at the right time can make all the difference.
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Securing antibiotic supply chains by working together
Pooling resources with regional neighbours could help manage supply of essential medicines.
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The economic cost of AMR in healthcare
AMR is putting our healthcare system under huge financial strain.
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Australia’s edge: Minimising AMR down under
Australia is well-positioned in the global effort to combat AMR.
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Explainer: how does AMR happen?
Microbes are survivors, hardwired to fight back against enemies that include antibiotics.