An analysis that is part of a four-paper series published in The Lancet journal suggests that by enhancing strategies that prevent infections, antimicrobial resistance (AMR)-related mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) might be avoided annually by almost 7.5 lakh deaths. According to the researchers, these precautions included administering paediatric immunisations, ensuring that healthcare facilities have clean, sterile hands, and regularly cleaning and sterilising their equipment.

According to the estimates of the multinational study team, bacterial illnesses account for one out of every eight deaths worldwide each year. Approximately 77 lakh deaths are linked to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. To meet ambitious and doable goals for combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the authors urged assistance for the provision of sustainable access to antibiotics, a PTI report says.