Inside Story What’s causing the rise in drug-resistant superbugs?
Scientists warn climate change is fuelling antimicrobial resistance. Resistance to antibiotics could cause ten million deaths a year, from 2050, according to a report from the United Nations Development Programme. Scientists say climate change is a factor driving the looming crisis. Why is there such a risk – and what’s being done about it? Presenter: Sohail Rahman Guests: Mukesh Kapila – Advisor on antimicrobial resistance for the World Health Organization Anna Farra – Infectious diseases specialist for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Alistair Farley – Scientific lead for Ineos Oxford Institute for Antimicrobial Research Published on Tuesday 09 July 2024.
Beyond the headlines to the heart of the news of the day. Al Jazeera gets the Inside Story from some of the best minds in the Middle East and beyond. Al Jazeera journalists and guests dissect and discuss the day’s top story.
Primary Title
- Inside Story
Episode Title
- What’s causing the rise in drug-resistant superbugs?
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 10 July 2024
Start Time
- 05 : 30
Finish Time
- 05 : 58
Duration
- 28:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- Beyond the headlines to the heart of the news of the day. Al Jazeera gets the Inside Story from some of the best minds in the Middle East and beyond. Al Jazeera journalists and guests dissect and discuss the day’s top story.
Episode Description
- Scientists warn climate change is fuelling antimicrobial resistance. Resistance to antibiotics could cause ten million deaths a year, from 2050, according to a report from the United Nations Development Programme. Scientists say climate change is a factor driving the looming crisis. Why is there such a risk – and what’s being done about it? Presenter: Sohail Rahman Guests: Mukesh Kapila – Advisor on antimicrobial resistance for the World Health Organization Anna Farra – Infectious diseases specialist for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Alistair Farley – Scientific lead for Ineos Oxford Institute for Antimicrobial Research Published on Tuesday 09 July 2024.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Commentary
- News
- Panel
Hosts
- Sohail Rahman (Presenter)