World Economic Forum – Targeted Action and Financing the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance in Asia

Summary

The main theme of the report concerns the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Asia.

The document emphasizes the need to mobilize financial resources to reduce mortality associated with AMR, which could save more than 100 million lives by 2050. The report discusses the threats posed by 'superbugs' and calls for urgent action to prevent a crisis that could lead to AMR claiming more lives than cancer by 2050.

Region: Asia

Published: May 2025

Author(s): WEF

Language: English

Tech drivers: AI Big Data Analytics Mobile Standards and interoperability

Social drivers: Diversity and equality Pandemics Sustainability and ethics

Geopolitical drivers: Economic conditions Political instability and conflicts Regulatory changes Supply chains disruption Workforce availability

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