International High-level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance in Stockholm, Sweden

Government representatives from around thirty countries are gathering for a high-level meeting on antimicrobial resistance in Stockholm, Sweden on 2-3 December. The meeting is hosted by the Public Health Agency of Sweden and the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs of Sweden with the World Health Organization (WHO) as co-sponsor.Antimicrobial resistance is one of the largest global threats against people’s health. The problem exists in all regions of the world and it may afflict anyone. There is a risk that common infections, that previously have been curable with antibiotics, may become