Lancet Study Reveals Global Antibiotic Overuse

A study published in The Lancet Public Health highlights that many nations are overusing powerful antibiotics while millions lack access to essential treatments.

Researchers from City St George's and the University of Oxford developed a new global framework to categorize antibiotic needs based on the WHO's 'AWaRe' system.

The report warns that rising antimicrobial resistance threatens common medical procedures, such as surgery, by increasing the risk of untreatable infections.