Witness the cutting-edge fight against deadly infections in ‘Last Chance to Save a Life’, a must-watch documentary on SBS.
In a gripping new documentary from the Emmy-winning Genepool Productions team, “Last Chance to Save a Life” offers a compelling look into the world of phage therapy, a promising yet elusive treatment in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections.
This documentary, part of the Australia Uncovered series, intimately follows the journey of patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers as they navigate the challenges and potential of this innovative approach.
With antibiotic resistance posing a dire threat to global health, a group of dedicated young scientists in Melbourne and Sydney, under the leadership of Professor Anton Peleg and Professor Jon Iredell, are at the forefront of exploring the use of bacteriophages.
These viruses, known as ‘phages’, specifically target and destroy bacteria, offering a glimmer of hope where traditional treatments have failed. The documentary captures the high stakes involved as patients receive injections of trillions of phages, embarking on an experimental treatment with uncertain outcomes.
“Last Chance to Save a Life” is a testament to human resilience and the relentless pursuit of medical innovation in the face of adversity. Viewers are taken on an emotional rollercoaster, from the despair of facing untreatable infections to the cautious optimism of potential breakthroughs.
The documentary sets the stage for a crucial conversation on the future of medicine and the ongoing battle against superbugs.
