New AMR Report Is ‘A Wake-Up Call’, Says Industry Body

Low Investment, Lack Of Incentives Seen As Key Problems

Another day, another report on how to tackle the ever-present problem of antimicrobial resistance and the dearth of new treatment. In its latest assessment of the state of play, the AMR Industry Alliance has come up with some alarming facts and figures – and some ideas for the next steps.

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There are still barriers to be overcome in the fight against AMR • Source: Shutterstock

“The battle against the growing challenge of AMR may well be won or lost in the next decade.” That is the stark warning voiced by Professor Dame Sally Davies, a former chief medical officer for England and now the UK’s Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance.

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