The German government has pledged €51.35 million as part of a €56.5 million funding. Other countries and foundations are donating the balance, to advance the work of the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership

A study from Cleveland Clinic suggests long-term mortality trends may be better understood by focusing on life-years lost rather the solely looking at cause of death

A scheme launched in 2011 to help patients stick to their drug regimens has been so successful that in its first five years it saved the National Health Service in England £75.4 million, and will save £517.6m in the longer-term