WHO updates its list of drug-resistant bacteria most threatening to human health

As everyone knowsAMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to medicines, making people sicker and increasing the risk of disease spread, illness and deaths. AMR is driven in large part by the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials. In this context, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently updates its Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024. Access the document “WHO bacterial priority pathogens list, 2024: Bacterial pathogens of…