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Nigeria: Antimicrobial resistance greater threat than HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria in Africa — Report

Nigeria: Antimicrobial resistance greater threat than HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria in Africa — Report

Africa Links 24 with Sade Oguntola
Published on 2024-08-16 19:04:32

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in a new report, has said antimicrobial resistance is a greater threat than HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria in Africa accounts for 27.3 deaths per 100,000 —exceeding the combined death toll from these diseases.

According to the report, launched at Africa CDC headquarters, Africa bears a significant burden of infectious diseases, accounting for approximately 95% of malaria deaths, 70% of people living…

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