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The silent pandemic that lurks among us
Over 2,000 deaths in Singapore each year are associated with superbug infections. Greater awareness and action are needed to tackle this growing global threat.
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More than 10,000 people a year come down with antibiotic-resistant infections in Singapore, leading to an estimated 2,300 deaths despite advanced healthcare capabilities.
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Hsu Li Yang
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Covid-19 highlighted the critical role of infection prevention in Singapore’s healthcare facilities. But there is a silent, ongoing pandemic that is under the radar of most Singaporeans: the rise of superbugs that are resistant to antibiotics.
These superbugs are associated with close to five million deaths annually worldwide. In Singapore, over 10,000 people a year come down with antibiotic-resistant infections, leading to an estimated 2,300 deaths despite our advanced healthcare capabilities.
