Climate, Conflict & AMR: Unravelling the Triple Threat to Global Health
A new article in The Microbiologist co-authored by Dr. Lesley Ogilvie (Global AMR R&D Hub) and Dr. Blessing Oyedemi (Middlesex University London) sheds light on how climate change, conflict, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) intersect—posing a compounded threat to global health.
Emerging evidence is also revealing the interplay between AMR and climate change, potentially intensifying the environmental drivers of resistance”
The article outlines how extreme weather, food insecurity, displacement, and weakened infrastructure increase infection risks and drive antimicrobial misuse.
Urgent needs are emphasised:
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Cross-sector collaboration and early warning systems
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Climate-resilient health infrastructure
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Strengthened governance and investment across the One Health spectrum
Learning lessons from different sectors and stakeholders will be key.”
🔗 Read the full article in The Microbiologist
