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Study Reveals Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Nigerian Hospital Flies

3/8/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the Ineos Oxford Institute reveals a troubling discovery: antibiotic-resistant bacteria lurking in flies from Nigerian hospitals. Out of 1,396 flies examined, 17 resistant species were identified, including the notorious Staphylococcus aureus. With Nigeria facing a soaring antimicrobial resistance mortality rate, the government is stepping up efforts by crafting a new National Action Plan to tackle this urgent health crisis.

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A groundbreaking study from the Ineos Oxford Institute reveals a troubling discovery: antibiotic-resistant bacteria lurking in flies from Nigerian hospitals. Out of 1,396 flies examined, 17 resistant species were identified, including the notorious Staphylococcus aureus. With Nigeria facing a soaring antimicrobial resistance mortality rate, the government is stepping up efforts by crafting a new National Action Plan to tackle this urgent health crisis.