WorldFish Joins the Fleming Fund’s AMROH-SA Consortium to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance in South Asian Aquaculture

Each year, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is responsible for an estimated 1.27 million deaths globally, with projections suggesting this could rise to 10 million annually by 2050 if no action is taken. The widespread misuse and overuse of antibiotics in human health, agriculture, and aquaculture have accelerated the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, threatening the effectiveness of modern medicine. In aquaculture, inappropriate antimicrobial use (AMU) can make it a major hotspot for AMR, and a major threat to public health and to the sustainability of aquatic food production systems that millions rely on for nutrition and livelihoods.

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