Sally Davies

Dame Sally Davies is a prominent British physician and public health expert, known for her role as the Chief Medical Officer for England from 2010 to 2019. She has been a strong advocate for addressing antibiotic resistance, highlighting the urgent need for new medications and responsible usage of existing antibiotics. Her impactful statements, such as comparing antibiotic resistance to a slowly boiling lobster, illustrate her commitment to raising awareness about this critical health issue. In the fall of 2023, she spoke at the World Health Summit in Berlin, emphasizing the insufficient global response to the diminishing effectiveness of life-saving antibiotics.