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  Antibiotic resistance is a serious global health problem that affects millions of people every year. It occurs when bacteria change in a way that makes antibiotics less effective or useless against them. This means that infections caused by these bacteria become harder to treat, and may lead to severe complications or death. Antibiotics are medicines that kill or stop the growth of bacteria. They are used to treat many common infections, such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin infections and wound infections. However, when antibiotics are overused or misused, bacteria can develop resistance to them. This can happen in several ways: Bacteria can mutate (change their DNA) and become resistant to a specific antibiotic or a group of antibiotics. Bacteria can acquire resistance genes from other bacteria through horizontal gene transfer, which is the exchange of genetic material between different bacteria. Bacteria can produce enzymes that destroy or inactivate antibiotics, such

The year 2023 saw a continuation of many pre-existing health challenges alongside some emerging concerns. Here's a glimpse into some of the major health issues of 2023: 1. Long-term impacts of COVID-19: Long COVID: The long-term consequences of COVID-19 infection, known as Long COVID, continued to be a significant health concern in 2023. Millions of people worldwide suffer from symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, breathing difficulties, and chronic pain months or even years after their initial infection. 2. Chronic diseases: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs): Chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and respiratory illnesses remain leading causes of death and disability globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that NCDs account for 70% of all deaths worldwide. Mental health: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. According to the WHO, one in eight people globally live with a mental healt