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Newly Discovered Antibiotic Could Fight One of The Nastiest Superbugs • Apr. 25, 2025, 11:28 PM ET (ScienceAlert)
New study shows antibiotics resistance killed 3m children in 2022, seeks urgent action • Apr. 21, 2025, 6:26 AM ET (The Standard)
Miliyoni zitatu z'abana barapfuye bivuye ku bwandu butacumva imiti • Apr. 18, 2025, 2:28 AM ET (BBC)
New gonorrhoea treatment hailed as breakthrough in fight against drug resistance • Apr. 14, 2025, 6:55 AM ET (The Guardian)
Three million child deaths linked to drug resistance • Apr. 13, 2025, 3:00 AM ET (BBC)

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