A Director of Research at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Prof. Stella Smith has attributed the high prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori (H.Pylori) in the country to Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and ineffective diagnosis.
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The Laboratory and Research Director at Rotan Medical Diagnostics Ltd., Dr Akujuobi Igwe on Monday emphasised the need for greater private sector engagement in tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called for urgent measures, including stricter regulations and stronger community engagement, to curb the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the country.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a warning against indiscriminate sale and display of antibiotics.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its efforts to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Nigeria by implementing stricter regulations and surveillance measures.
A public health expert, Dr Gabriel Adakole has called on the Federal Government to strengthen laboratory and surveillance systems in order to effectively combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
A medical expert, Dr Ayodele Majekodunmi, has called on the government to generate data to enable the country to properly address the issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
Stakeholders in the healthcare sector say that continued education, advocacy and collective action will help combat the challenge of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR).
As Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) continues to pose a major threat in the fight against infections, NAFDAC has called for coordinated national and international solutions to address the issue.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concerns about the potential economic toll of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) if left unchecked.