WHO Antimicrobial Resistance in Nigeria Strengthening Surveillance and Protecting Public Health
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become one of the most serious global health threats of the 21st century. It occurs when bacteria and other microorganisms evolve and stop responding to medicines that were once effective. As a result common infections become harder to treat leading to longer hospital stays higher medical costs and increased risk of death.
In Nigeria this challenge is becoming...