Millions to tackle antimicrobial resistance “very welcome”
NPS MedicineWise says the announcement of additional funding is much needed considering antibiotic prescribing rates in some areas of practice remain particularly high.
Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced the Federal government will invest $5.9 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) into tackling the threat of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses or parasites becoming resistant to standard medical treatments.
“Australia has one of the highest rates of antibiotic use in the world and rates of resistance to some common antibiotics are increasing globally,” warns Minister Hunt.
