 Our research in Chiquua District, Malawi found that access to antibiotics was limited due to the high cost of treatment and the lack of access to the formal health care system. As a result, many people resorted to informal means such as buying or borrowing medications from friends and family or even growing their own plants to make remedies. These practices were seen as necessary given the scarcity of resources and the unpredictable nature of illnesses. This highlights the need for more effective strategies to combat drug-resistant infections, such as improving access to affordable health care services and providing education about proper usage of antibiotics. This article was authored by Eleanor E. McPherson, Joanna Reynolds, S. Nardsinidi, and others.