Gender Inequalities, Violence Fuel Antimicrobial Resistance – Experts Warn
Experts have warned that gender inequality, stigma and gender-based violence are worsening the global crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), stressing that efforts to curb drug-resistant infections must address social and gender dynamics. The health experts also noted that beyond biological factors, gender inequalities and harmful social norms increase women’s vulnerability to infections and limit their access to timely treatment, further accelerating antimicrobial resistance. According to Soumya Swaminathan, former Deputy Director-General […]