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Nigeria is set to host the world’s most significant high-level meeting on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) yet, as global health leaders warn that the growing misuse of medicines could trigger a deadly public health crisis, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The 5th High Level Ministerial Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance will take place in Abuja from…
Health experts have warned that efforts to curb Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) may fail unless governments tackle Gender-Based Violence (GBV), which they say increases women’s risk of infections and limits access to timely treatment. They also stressed that the growing global health threat is closely linked to social inequalities, particularly gender inequality. The experts spoke at…
From R-L: Representative of Minister of LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT, Dr Salome Bawa, Chief Regulatory Officer of NAFDAC, Hajiya Sidikat KAMAL and Representative of DG( NAFDAC), Hajiya Ummu Bobboi at the National Workshop on Strengthening Anti-Microbial Resistance Surveillance held in Abuja today. A multi-stakeholder workshop on “Strengthening AMR Surveillance, Biosafety and Climate-Smart Agriculture through a One Health…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) might claim more than 39 million lives by the year 2050 if not tackled. The Head of Disease Prevention at NCDC and Chair of Nigeria’s AMR Coordinating Committee, Tochi Okwor, said this in an interview with News…
The Federal Government has launched a mobile application to support healthcare providers with real-time, evidence-based guidance on antibiotic use as part of efforts to curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the country. The app, known as Surveillance and Prescribing Support for Antimicrobial Stewardship Resource Capacity Building (SPARC), is now live and accessible to qualified health professionals….