11. Utilizing modern technology and innovations
New technological advancements are coming out every day, making it easier to detect and treat various illnesses. However, it is important to understand the ethical implications of these new advancements when bringing them into the public health sector so people seeking medical treatment are not harmed by the very tool that is supposed to help them.
12. Preventing antibiotic resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is when certain bacteria or viruses can no longer be treated by antibiotics and can be caused by the overuse of antibiotics, poor hygiene, or lack of access to clean water. Because AMR could pose a serious threat to modern medicine, international authorities must allocate funding for research into new antibiotics.