Superbugs are bacteria or fungi that are resistant to antibiotics and other treatments, a process that’s often referred to as antimicrobial resistance or AMR. Globally, drug-resistant bacterial infections killed over 1.2 million people and played a part in 4.95 million deaths in 2019.
November 18-24, 2024 marks the 10th annual World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW). This global campaign aims to raise awareness about…
Read MoreSince 2013, the FDA has approved 10 antibiotics from small companies. Today, nearly every company behind those antibiotics has either…
Read MoreThe PASTEUR Act establishes a subscription-style model for the U.S. government to secure a reliable supply of novel antimicrobials to address the…
Read MoreAntibiotic-resistant infections contributed to nearly 5 million deaths in 2019. In 2020, hospital-onset drug-resistant infections and deaths jumped 15% as…
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