Nigeria: FG inaugurates taskforce to tackle antimicrobial resistance threats

The Federal Government has inaugurated a National Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Stewardship, marking a decisive step toward combating the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in the country.

AMR is a critical global health issue where infections from bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites become resistant to treatments, leading to 4.95 million deaths globally in 2019, with 1.27 million directly attributed to AMR. In Nigeria, AMR is responsible for 64,500…