How Collaborative Action Can Tackle Antibiotic Resistance in Africa

02/12/2024 59 min Temporada 1 Episodio 42
How Collaborative Action Can Tackle Antibiotic Resistance in Africa

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Episode Synopsis

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has surpassed malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis to emerge as Africa's most dreaded health emergency. Despite regional efforts like the AMR Global Action Plan, misuse of antimicrobials, poor sanitation, and limited healthcare access continue to fuel the crisis, threatening millions of lives across the continent.

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