War is pushing us to a drug resistance tipping point

In conflict-affected zones around the world, the breakdown of healthcare systems is driving a dangerous surge in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Interruptions in infection control, over-use of antibiotics when diagnostics fail, displaced populations, and damaged infrastructure are combining to create ideal breeding grounds for resistant pathogens. The article highlights that these flashpoints are not isolated — drug‐resistant infections emerging in war-torn regions can spread globally via migration, travel and supply chains, meaning local conflicts are now global health threats. The authors warn that unless urgent investments are made in surveillance, stewardship and resilience in conflict zones, we may hit a “tipping point” where resistant infections become widespread and uncontrollable.