Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a growing threat to healthcare, endangering critical treatments like surgeries, cancer care, and safe childbirth. AMR already causes over 1.27 million deaths annually, contributing to nearly 5 million more. Addressing this requires urgent action, including sustainable funding, better access to antibiotics, and investment in research and development (R&D). Without these measures, progress in healthcare could be reversed.

Sepsis, closely tied to AMR, is responsible for nearly 14 million deaths each year but remains under-prioritized globally. The 2030 Global Agenda for Sepsis, supported by UNITE and other global partners, calls for a coordinated response to combat both AMR and sepsis. This inquiry will explore policies that integrate efforts to address these twin threats, ensuring stronger health systems and better global health outcomes.