UK losing ground in the fight against superbugs
The Guardian - 26-Feb-2025A report warns that antimicrobial resistance is rising as government efforts fall short
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Andrew Gregory is a three-time British Press Award-winning journalist, writer, and producer. He is the health editor of The Guardian, the founder of Brungerley, and a contributor to CNN, NBC, and HBO. He is also the recipient of a Guild of Health Writers Award, two Reach Awards, a Drum Online Media Award, a Young Epilepsy Award, and a British Journalism Award.
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