A genus of bacteria linked to disease outbreaks and public health understanding
Antimicrobial resistance is intensifying due to farming practices, environmental contamination and rising infections. Deaths are rising globally, with projections showing up to 10 million deaths annually by 2050 if action stalls. Health systems face soaring costs and reduced effectiveness of medicines.
Water from the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works remains unfit for drinking after three weeks without chlorination; 408 illnesses have been reported among residents, mainly young children, with no deaths so far. Officials resume chlorination as investigations continue and tankers supply safe water.