The White House announces a five-year plan to fight drug-resistant superbugs
The Obama administration unveiled a plan today to fight the spread of antibiotic-resistant “superbugs.” The goal is to prevent the proliferation of aggressive bacteria responsible for 23,000 deaths and 2 million illnesses every year, the Associated Press reports.
The five-year plan is a response to the country’s growing reliance on antibiotics for medicinal purposes and in the food industry. It outlines several goals, which include slowing the emergence of superbugs, strengthening surveillance and tracking efforts of such germs, accelerating scientific research, and improving international collaboration and communication.
Eliminate serious threats by 2020
“Studies have consistently shown that a lot of America’s antibiotic use is…
Source:: The Verge
