In 2019 alone, about 6000 people died from Antibiotic drug abuse which made them resistant to antibiotics.
While 25,300 persons also died from causes associated with antimicrobial resistance.
According to stakeholders at a media engagement, the situation has become a major public health threat that needs to be tackled with a multifaceted approach.
Globally, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is projected to claim up to 10 million lives annually by 2050.