Antimicrobial Resistance: Challenges and Innovative Solutions
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a critical threat to global health, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and substantial economic burden. This review highlights the profound clinical and financial consequences of infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. Of particular concern is the escalation of bacterial resistance linked to the indiscriminate use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic, which could lead to increased mortality rates. Additionally, this article emphasizes the significance of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS), which is a healthcare strategy aiming to encourage, develop, monitor, and assess the sensible use of antimicrobials in order to protect their long-term success. Consequently, it highlights the value and effects of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) in combating resistance and protecting global health. Furthermore, the necessity of adopting a holistic “One Health” approach, an integrative, multisectoral strategy, is discussed as essential in addressing the growing AMR crisis. The review advocates for evidence-based policies that support the “One Health” framework, enhance immunization programs, educate healthcare professionals, and raise public awareness about AMR. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the scale, consequences, and potential solutions to AMR, urging collaborative efforts across sectors and stringent measures to combat this global health challenge.
Source: New Emirates Medical Journal
Authors: Ibtsam Ghulam Nabi, Madiha Khan, Hira Mubeen
Institution: University of Central Punjab
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4407143371