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The World Health Organization (WHO) has delayed the publication of new foodborne disease figures until 2026. WHO said although the report was initially planned for 2025, it was unfortunately not possible due to unforeseen changes." The current aim is to publish updated estimates during the first quarter of 2026. "The official consultation with WHO member states, during which each country had the opportunity to review and comment on its national estimates, was completed this summer, and we are now including additional national input to refine the estimates further. Shigella had the highest level of resistance in the European and South-East Asia regions, while the lowest levels were in the African region and the Americas. While non-typhoidal Salmonella generally remain susceptible to most 'Watch' group antibiotics, rising levels of resistance to fluoroquinolones are a major global concern," according to the report."