Ministry of Health issues fresh warning over rising antimicrobial resistance

The Ministry of Health has raised a new alarm over the rapid rise of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), warning that common infections may soon become untreatable if misuse of antibiotics continues. In a statement released on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the ministry highlighted that essential medicines used to fight infections in humans, animals, and plants are losing their effectiveness, posing a growing threat to public health.