WHO Urges Stop to Excessive Antibiotic Use in COVID-19 Patients (Update)
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against the overuse of antibiotics used for the treatment of COVID-19.
On the 1st (local time), WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus pointed out at a press conference held in Geneva, "There are countries that cannot treat patients due to a lack of antibiotics, while some countries are administering antibiotics excessively."
He also explained that bacteria with increased resistance due to antibiotic overuse have risen to a concerning level.
Accordingly, the WHO issued guidelines advising that antibiotics should not be prescribed to COVID-19 patients unless they are infected with bacteria as a complication.
Additionally, the WHO released survey results showing that as medical resources are concentrated on the COVID-19 crisis, treatment for existing diseases such as diabetes and cancer has been disrupted, especially in developing countries.
According to a survey of 155 countries, 53% of countries experienced disruptions in hypertension treatment, 49% in diabetes treatment, and 42% reported problems with cancer treatment.
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Furthermore, the WHO expressed concern about the status of healthcare systems in developing countries, noting that patients with underlying conditions are more vulnerable to COVID-19.
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