Antimicrobial Resistance
Students on the Frontlines Against Superbugs
On a windy Saturday morning in Gombe, a group of university students stood at the edge of a busy market, holding placards that read “Antibiotics Are Not Painkillers” and “Finish Your Prescribed Dose of Antibiotics.” Shoppers slowed, curious. Within minutes, conversations sparked, about cough syrups, leftover medication, and the danger of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). For […]
Walking the Talk Against Antimicrobial Resistance: AMR on the Street
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health threat that compromises the effectiveness of antimicrobial drugs, rendering them almost powerless in curing illnesses. The misuse of antimicrobial medications such as antibiotics and antimalarials in Nigeria contributes to an alarming rise in drug-resistant infections, which increases the risk of prolonged illness and even death. Despite its severity, […]
Nigeria’s One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) National Action Plan (NAP) 2.0 Launch
“AMR is not just a threat in Nigeria, it goes beyond numbers and has many faces. From the babies with Colistin-resistant bacteria to the communities in Nigeria with water sources containing antibiotic-resistant genes to the poultry meat harboring potentially resistant salmonella, AMR is here with us and it is real.” - Niniola Williams, Managing Director, […]
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