The WHO says the increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) -- particularly the growing resistance of harmful bacteria to antibiotics -- is one of the top global public health threats, and is thought to cause more than a million deaths annually.
In twin reports on new tests and treatments for bacterial infections, the WHO warned far too little was in development.
“Without more investment in research and development, together with dedicated efforts to ensure that new and existing products reach the people who most need them, drug-resistant infections will continue to spread.”
'Dual crisis'
Since then, 17 new antibacterial agents against priority bacterial pathogens have obtained market authorisation.
That number has now dropped to 90, the WHO warned.
As for the preclinical pipeline -- yet to be tested on humans -- around 232 projects are in development.
The WHO warned in particular of gaps in formulations for children and oral treatments for outpatients.
It called for greater funding for tools that could be used in places with limited resources.
The WHO urged more investment and innovation overall, and in particular for new funding models to support the small- and medium-sized enterprises currently driving antibacterial and diagnostic research and development - AFP
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