Germany Unveils 10-Point Plan to Combat Antibiotic Resistance by 2030
The German government has unveiled a 10-point plan to tackle antibiotic resistance by 2030. This comes as a response to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, which could lead to millions of deaths worldwide and significant economic losses by 2050. The ÖDP, a German political party, has long been advocating for stricter measures, emphasizing the human cost and urging a shift away from profit-driven politics.
The World Health Organization (WHO) first proposed a 10-point plan in 2030 to combat this issue. The German government's recent plan aligns with this global strategy. Intensive livestock farming and the use of antibiotics in clinics are identified as major contributors to widespread resistance. In Germany alone, over 45,000 people lost their lives to antibiotic-resistant infections in 2019.
The ÖDP has been sounding the alarm on excessive antibiotic use, particularly in livestock, for over a decade. The party argues that the human tragedy and suffering caused by resistant diseases should be prioritized over economic losses. They advocate for a reduction in medicine use in animal husbandry to stem the source of resistance.
The German government's 10-point plan is a significant step towards combating antibiotic resistance. The ÖDP's persistent advocacy for prioritizing human health over economic gains has contributed to this progress. If successful, these efforts could prevent millions of deaths and mitigate substantial global economic losses by 2050.
