Antimicrobials are precious medicines and must be handled with care

Antibiotics and other antimicrobials are essential to protect our health. However, in too many cases, antimicrobials are misused or overused in people, animals and plants, creating ideal conditions for superbugs to emerge. When used improperly, antimicrobials can do more harm than good. By using them only when truly necessary, and always under professional guidance, we can slow down the emergence and spread of superbugs, and protect the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment.

“In this illustration, the antibiotic is treated like a masterpiece on display in a museum, much like the Mona Lisa at the Louvre. Crowds gather to admire it, in awe at its timeless beauty, its priceless value and the care it requires. Just as we cherish great works of art for the future, we must also safeguard these life-saving medicines. Scientists, like great artists, are the creators of these treasures, and it is our responsibility to protect their work, so that its value endures for generations to come.”