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Combating superbugs essay competition: First runner up essay by Aganin Lydia

Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to global health, particularly in Nigeria, where it causes more fatalities than respiratory infections, tropical illnesses, and cardiovascular conditions combined. AMR occurs when an antibiotic agent that is ordinarily active against susceptible …

Combating superbugs challenge: Second runner up essay by Abdulbasit Hamza

The Menace of Antimicrobial Resistance: The Pivotal Role of Veterinarians Imagine a bustling city filled with superheroes. Each one has a special power to fight off villains and keep us healthy. But there’s a problem, some villains (germs) are sneaky …

THE ROLE OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE PROPAGATION

The environment is usually an under looked factor in discussions on Antimicrobial Resistance. This article examines why it is worthwhile to pay attention to the key role that the environment has in Antimicrobial Resistance.

PREVENTING ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE TOGETHER

WHAT ARE ANTIMICROBIALS? Antimicrobials are medicines used to prevent and treat infections in humans, animals, and plants. They work by inhibiting or killing germs (pathogens) which are microorganisms and parasites that cause infections. These germs include bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoans, …

OHDI Event – World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2021

To celebrate and contribute to the World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) 2021, OHDI will be organizing a panel discussion which will be hosted on the AMR Relay platform on November 24, 2021, at 2:15 PM (WAT). The panel consists …

Combating AMR – Alternative Approaches for Developing Novel Antibiotics

Written by Kess Rowe In just over a year, SARS-CoV-2 has contributed to nearly three million deaths globally, and potentially even more indirectly through secondary infections, canceled hospital appointments, and lower economic investment in current health programs. Undoubtedly, the pandemic …

Fill our Survey on AMR Stakeholder Action in Nigeria

We are happy to announce that our Research Survey on AMR is now live! Click here to fill the Survey _______________________________ Project AMR seeks to evaluate and promote action on AMR through evidenced-based research and engagement of One Health stakeholders. …

Antimicrobial Resistance – A Surging Pandemic

Written by Wealth Okete and Iyiola Oladunjoye “If anything kills over 10 million people in the next few decades, it’s most likely going to be a highly infectious virus, rather than a war. Not missiles, but MICROBES!” – Bill Gates …

Interview – Learning India’s approach to containing AMR

This article originally appeared on DownToEarth World Health Organization (WHO) India’s representative, Roderico H Ofrin spoke to Down To Earth about the United Nations organisation’s role in the containing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in India. He talked about the challenges in implementing the …

A member of the AMR Surveillance Pilot Study among chicken layering farmers within Kiambu County analyzes samples in a laboratory in Nairobi, Kenya.

World leaders join forces to fight AMR

This post originally appeared on the Joint FAO-OIE-WHO news release High-level global leaders group will advocate for urgent action to combat antimicrobial resistance across all sectors and ensure the availability of important medicines for the future The heads of the …

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