Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when germs no longer respond to treatment, making infections harder to cure and increasing the risk of severe illness. This growing resistance also threatens routine medical procedures that depend on effective antibiotics. AMR adds major costs to healthcare and society, often leading to the need for more specialised and expensive treatment. To protect future treatment options, health authorities are exploring new approaches to support the development of effective antimicrobials. 1 Understanding the Global Threat of AMR AMR is increasing at an alarming rate around the world. It is estimated that drug-resistant infections already cause hundreds of thousands of deaths each year and could rise dramatically if unchecked. 1 AMR affects not only patients but entire healthcare systems and economies. Hospitals face longer patient stays, more complicated treatments, and h...