Drug-resistant typhoid has spread worldwide from South Asia – study. ‘Very few antibiotics left are effective against typhoid’ – lead researcher. Researchers say global response is needed.
The bacteria that causes typhoid fever is becoming increasingly resistant to common antibiotics used to treat the disease, with resistant strains spreading to hundreds of countries in the past three decades, new analysis shows.
COVID-19 will remain uncontrolled in many countries unless coordinated action is taken, warn scientists. SDGs progress was already lagging before the pandemic. Inequities in all sectors must be addressed to avoid worst-case scenario. UN urged to establish Science Advisory Board to inform future health crises.