Tag:Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Expert calls for global action against antimicrobial resistance

Prof. Ali Akanbi of the Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin, has called for a unified global intervention to address the...

How antimicrobial resistance threatens lives of Nigerian women

In Nigeria, where healthcare access is a challenge for many, the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is particularly worrisome. Women, who are often the...

UNGA: UN applauds as world leaders commit to decisive action on antimicrobial resistance

Global leaders have approved a political declaration at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), committing to a clear set of...

NCDC highlights mpox, cholera, AMR as Nigeria’s healthcare challenges

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has highlighted public health challenges, including Mpox resurgence, cholera outbreak, and the rising threat of...

Nigeria to benefit from UK’s £210m funding to tackle deadly antimicrobial resistance

State-of-the-art laboratories, cutting-edge disease surveillance systems, and a bigger global workforce to tackle deadly antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will be backed by up to £210...

Water considered essential in fight against antimicrobial resistance

Responsible manufacturing of pharmaceuticals along with the provision of water and sanitation services are key to reducing the spread and impact of antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial...

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Experts advocate reforms to strengthen electricity value chain

Nigeria’s electricity sector remains one of the richly endowed with energy resources, yet struggling to keep the lights on...
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Addressing impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy,...

Human bile emerges as a hidden reservoir for microplastics

Plastic pollution has become one of the defining environmental issues of modern life, and microplastics are now known to...

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Experts advocate reforms to strengthen electricity value chain

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Addressing impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with...