The Worrying Rise of Antimicrobial Resistance in Cyprus
March 31, 2025
Antimicrobial resistance is a serious problem in Cyprus, with the country reporting high rates of hospital-acquired infections. Many patients find that antibiotic treatments are no longer effective in treating infections. Deaths due to antimicrobial resistance in Europe reached 35,000 in 2020, with predictions that by 2050, it will cause more deaths than cancer. Patient cases in Cyprus highlight the urgent need for the development of alternative treatment methods.