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Study shows 3 million child deaths in 2022 due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

A recent study by two prominent child health experts estimates that over three million children globally lost their lives in 2022 due to antibiotic-resistant infections. The highest risk was observed among children living in Africa and South East Asia. The new research drew upon on data from organisations like the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Bank and sheds…
Ben Kemp
April 15, 2025