Nobel Week Dialogue is an annual forum that brings together researchers, policymakers, and the public to discuss global issues in a scientific context. This year’s theme, The Future of Health, gathered world-leading experts to explore how we can create a healthier future together.
Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat that demands international collaboration and innovative solutions. Joakim Larsson emphasised the need for both research and political action to curb its development and ensure effective treatments for future generations.
"Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest health challenges of our time. Up to five million people die annually due to infections that cannot be treated", said Joakim Larsson.
Countries that have invested in transmission control and stewardship programmes are already seeing better outcomes. If decision-makers can be convinced to prioritise these investments within their own country, it will pay off both in the short and medium term, regardless of what other countries do
Joakim Larsson argues that actions of selfishness can work when it comes to strategies for antibiotic resistance:
"I think we need to emphasise the idea of selfishness in action. Antibiotic resistance, much like climate change, is a global dilemma where we are dependent on the actions of others. However, countries that have invested in transmission control and stewardship programmes are already seeing better outcomes. If decision-makers can be convinced to prioritise these investments within their own country, it will pay off both in the short and medium term, regardless of what other countries do."
See the interview with Joakim Larsson here
The interview with Joakim starts after 1h 21 min 20 sec.
