WHO releases new pathogens list as a critical tool against antimicrobial resistance

The WHO Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (WHO BPPL) is a crucial tool for combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a major health and development threat. Indonesia is at risk due to its high projected percentage increase in antimicrobial consumption by 2030. The BPPL categorizes 24 pathogens into critical, high, and medium priority categories for R&D and public health measures. Indonesia has reported resistant strains of Acinetobacter baumanii, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumoniae, which can help prevent and control their spread.