THE excessive use and over-the-counter (OTC) sale of antibiotics have pushed Pakistan into a dangerously worsening crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Common infections that were once easily treatable with antibiotics have now become increasingly difficult to cure. For several illnesses, such as cold, flu, dengue and malaria, antibiotics are not needed, but they are ofte
Continue Reading on Dawn
This preview shows approximately 15% of the article. Read the full story on the publisher's website to support quality journalism.