Effective antibiotics – essential for children's survival
Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death in children under the age of 5 years old. Many of these infections are likely caused by resistant bacteria. To shed further light on how antibiotic resistance affects children ReAct has produced a short fact sheet.
Life on Earth is arranged in ecosystems where all species are dependent on each other in intricate networks. We humans are also part of ecosystems, but we also harbour one in ourselves, an ecosystem of microbes called the human microbiome.
Health and nutritional status are closely linked to each other, and they are furthermore linked to antibiotic use and resistance. Antibiotic resistance and nutrition (PDF).
Fact sheet
Antibiotic resistance, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
Fact sheet on how individuals can take action to limit antibiotic resistance development and spread, summarizing the advise. What can I do? As an individual (PDF).