09 December 2024

Interconnected – The Silent Pandemic

Our Executive Chair Dame Sally Davies appears in this film from the Novo Nordisk Foundation exploring the connections between climate and antimicrobial resistance. The following summary of the film was first published by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

As the planet warms, it’s not just the environment that’s changing—our health is at risk in ways we never expected. In episode two of Interconnected, we uncover the alarming connections between climate change, infectious diseases, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). From the migration of resistant bacteria to the emergence of new outbreaks in unexpected places, the ripple effects of climate on health are vast and urgent.

Discover how scientists are pioneering solutions to track and combat these threats, from global sewage surveillance to groundbreaking AI tools that design novel treatments in days instead of months. Learn how innovative subscription models aim to sustain antibiotic production and why global collaboration is our best defense against this silent pandemic.

What if the answer to these interconnected challenges lies in understanding their roots? Join us as we explore how climate, infections, and resistance intertwine—and what it takes to protect our future health.

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