Antibiotic resistance makes common infections harder to treat and can turn routine care into a greater public health risk. WHO’s 2025 surveillance report combines confirmed cases from many countries and health systems to show where medicines are losing effectiveness. The report covers several infection types and follows important resistance patterns across regions and years.
Reliable surveillance does more than count laboratory results. It helps health teams choose treatments, spot changes early and focus prevention where pressure is rising. Health systems need standardized data to guide clinical and public-health decisions. However, countries need consistent testing and complete reporting before their results can be compared fairly. Stronger data cannot replace careful antibiotic use, but it can guide faster and more targeted action.