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Why is antibiotic resistance a development problem?

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Antibiotics are starting to lose their effectiveness due to accelerated spread of resistant bacteria. Its consequences will be far-reaching for the development of societies. Viewing antibiotic resistance as a development problem creates ways to find solutions - through the work on sustainable development and system strengthening.

See short video how several of the Sustainable Development Goals will be affected by antibiotic resistance.